About the Company Hiring: Our client is a transportation & logistics organization with HQ in Buffalo, NY.

About the Job: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for accurate and efficient billing, collection of receivables, cash application and ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and agile as they will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of the accounts receivable process that includes accurate revenue recognition according to established contracts/customer terms, collaborating with various internal teams to maintain billing efficiency, ensuring compliance with accounting standards while also being an intuitive problem solver.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Revenue Recognition: Apply accounting principles, ensuring accurate recognition based on contract terms.
• Invoicing and Billing: customer invoicing process owner, collaborating with various teams to enhance billing efficiency.
• Financial Reporting: preparation and analysis of comprehensive revenue-related financial statements,
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure adherence to accounting standards, maintaining thorough records to facilitate audits.
• Expense Management: Monitor and analyze costs associated with revenue streams, identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify and implement enhancements in revenue accounting processes for increased efficiency.
• Vendor Relations: Engage with Customers, addressing inquiries and collaborate with the Commercial and Sales teams to negotiate/resolve open disputes to ensure timely remittance of payments to optimize the company's financial position.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Undertake ad hoc analysis to provide real-time insights for decision-making.

Minimum Requirements

• Preference is a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum two-year degree in accounting or at least 2-3 years of accounts receivable experience.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting for the invoice function; experience with trial balances (G/L and A/R). Experience in accounting month end closing cycles.
• Have a working knowledge of internal controls and accounting / Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that includes collecting and organizing data as well as analyzing and interpret qualitative and quantitative results.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other accounting software.

Compensation: $25 - 30/hour

Job Status: Direct hire, onsite in Buffalo