Accounting Associate (Accounts Receivable)

Compensation

$23–$26 per hour

Location & Schedule

New York, NY – Monday to Friday (In‑Office)

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounts receivable activities, including invoice tracking, payment processing, and customer account maintenance.
• Follow up on outstanding balances and communicate with customers regarding payment status and account discrepancies.
• Review customer accounts, research payment differences, and assist with resolving billing and receivable issues.
• Respond to account and payment inquiries while maintaining professional relationships with customers.
• Partner with sales and internal teams to research account issues and support timely collection of outstanding receivables.
• Assist with reporting, data entry, documentation, and other general accounting activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• 1–2 years of accounting, accounts receivable, collections, customer service, or related experience (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, accounts receivable, collections, invoicing, and account reconciliation (required).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general accounting software; strong data entry and computer skills (preferred).

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal communication.
• Organizational ability.
• Customer service orientation.
• Problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and customers.