Job Summary
We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a 12-month contract opportunity in Rochester, NY. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting or finance professional who enjoys accurate data entry, financial reconciliation, customer communication, and working with structured accounting processes.
This Accounts Receivable Operations Specialist role offers a hybrid schedule, consistent full-time hours, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in accounts receivable, financial operations, reporting, and compliance. The work environment is collaborative, team-oriented, and supportive, with opportunities to participate in training, process improvement, and cross-functional support. Candidates who are detail-driven, organized, and comfortable working with financial data will be well positioned for success.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, code, and enter financial transactions into accounting systems to support accurate sub-ledger and general ledger activity.
- Respond to customer inquiries by phone, email, and mail while providing professional and timely service.
- Research, reconcile, and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal policies.
- Generate reports for supervisors and senior Accounts Receivable team members.
- Verify completeness of financial transactions and support monthly accounting and department processes.
- Assist with procedure updates, training support, cross-training, and additional accounting or administrative tasks as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $22.00 per hour.
- Job type: 12-month contract.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week.
- Hybrid work arrangement: Work from home Monday and Friday, onsite Tuesday through Thursday.
- Location: Rochester, NY 14623.
- Business casual work environment, with jeans permitted two days while working onsite.
- No driving required.
- No certification test required at the end of training.
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Process accounts receivable transactions, financial entries, coding, and data updates in accounting systems.
- Reconcile and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and support accurate reporting.
- Communicate with customers and internal teams to resolve inquiries and support service standards.
- Maintain compliance with company procedures, accounting standards, and SOX requirements.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Early-career experience level, typically 1 to 2 years, is aligned with this opportunity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in accounts receivable, accounting, finance, banking, or a related business operations role.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Customer service experience in a professional office, financial services, or accounting environment.
- Familiarity with financial transaction processing, reconciliations, reporting, or compliance-focused procedures.