Accounts Receviable Specialist

Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist - Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage) in Melville, NY
Full-Time Short-Term Contract (3-4 Months)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Pay: $20-$25/hour

A well-established organization in the Melville, NY area is seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to provide coverage during a maternity leave. This is a short-term, fast-paced contract opportunity where you'll step in quickly and play a key role in maintaining daily AR operations.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, can ramp up quickly, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and apply incoming payments (ACH, credit cards, wires, and checks)
• Perform cash application and data entry within the AR function
• Assist with reporting and reconciliation tasks
• Provide internal customer service support to cross-functional teams
• Manage documentation, including scanning and distributing reports
• Support general departmental needs to ensure continuity during coverage

Required:

• 2-5+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Experience processing high-volume transactions (approx. 100 invoices/week)
• Proficiency in Excel (spreadsheets, basic reporting, data organization)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred:

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or similar)
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes

What We're Looking For

• Ability to jump in with minimal training and make an immediate impact
• Proactive, hands-on mindset
• Comfortable working in a short-term, high-priority role
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Additional Details

• Contract role with limited potential for permanent conversion
• Immediate need - quick start preferred
• Streamlined interview process

If you are interested, please hit APPLY!

Pay Details: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Search managed by: Victoria Daggett

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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