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6 results for Collections Specialist in Rochester, NY

Collections Specialist <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Collections Specialist</p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>A Collections Specialist plays a pivotal role in managing and reducing outstanding account balances. They are responsible for contacting individuals or businesses with overdue payments, resolving disputes, and ensuring that outstanding debts are collected in a timely and professional manner. This role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in using accounting or customer relationship management software. A successful Collections Specialist must balance assertiveness with customer service, maintaining positive client relationships while achieving collection goals.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Proactively reach out to customers to collect overdue payments through phone calls, emails, or formal letters.</li><li>Review accounts to identify discrepancies, update records, and resolve billing and payment issues.</li><li>Negotiate payment plans and arrangements, ensuring they align with company policies and standard practices.</li><li>Maintain accurate and updated records of all collection efforts and correspondence in the company's systems.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments, such as accounting or sales, to resolve billing disputes and customer concerns.</li><li>Stay informed of legal and regulatory requirements related to debt collection practices.</li><li>Generate and analyze reports on accounts receivable and aging balances to track progress and reflect collection efforts.</li><li>Escalate unresolved issues to management or follow up with legal actions as necessary to recover debts.</li></ul><p><br></p> Bookkeeper/Office Manager <p>Hannah Savage with Robert Half is working with a non-profit in the Rochester, NY area to find a Bookkeeper/Office Manager to join their team. In this role, you will be tasked with overseeing various administrative and financial operations, including but not limited to, maintaining accounting systems, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. This position is central to their operations and requires someone with a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Handle the majority of human resources record keeping.</p><p>• Manage vendor file records and ensure all necessary documents are obtained and filed appropriately.</p><p>• Collect and manage Form 1099 information.</p><p>• Maintain and manage revenue entries including collections</p><p>• Input accounts payable </p><p>• Oversee cash disbursements and ensure proper filing of account payable/cash disbursements documentation.</p><p>• Handling sales tax returns</p><p>• Billing</p><p>• Gather information needed for audits.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Review financial aspects of fundraising planning.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with counting procedures.</p><p>• Process payroll and maintain related records.</p><p>• Handle any other administrative or financial tasks that may arise</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate, confidential consideration, apply today or contact Hannah Savage with Robert Half's Rochester, NY branch directly!</p> Bookkeeper/Office Manager We are in search of a Bookkeeper/Office Manager to join our team located in Rochester, New York. As a Bookkeeper/Office Manager, you will undertake a variety of tasks including managing accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliation, bookkeeping, and payroll. This role also involves data entry and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This opportunity offers a short term contract employment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Managing day-to-day transactions including accounts payable and receivable.<br>• Conducting account reconciliation to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.<br>• Performing bookkeeping tasks such as recording, updating, and analyzing financial data.<br>• Handling bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.<br>• Utilizing Microsoft Excel to manage and organize financial data.<br>• Processing payroll accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Conducting data entry tasks as required.<br>• Tracking and maintaining financial records for auditing purposes. Accounts Payable Clerk We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team located in Rochester, New York. As an integral part of our team, your main function will be to manage and process customer applications, maintain accurate records, and address customer inquiries in a timely and detail-oriented manner. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of customer credit applications <br>• Monitoring and maintaining customer credit records with utmost accuracy <br>• Verifying the pricing and quantities on all invoices, ensuring compliance with purchase orders <br>• Conducting a thorough review and matching invoices with Field Requisitions, noting company limits and proper approvals <br>• Accurately entering all invoices into the Accounting System <br>• Preparing checks for invoices and payables due within the week, and processing necessary documentation for approval and signatures <br>• Maintaining proper files in both paper and electronic formats as per company policy and procedures <br>• Collaborating with project teams and departments to resolve any invoice or payment issues <br>• Handling and tracking W-9 from vendors and issuing 1099’s annually <br>• Applying knowledge of multi-state sales tax to work processes <br>• Preparing and filing monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns <br>• Assisting in year-end and sales/use tax audits. Accounting Assistant <p>Hannah Savage with Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Assistant for a client in the Rochester, NY area. This role involves several responsibilities that require skills in account reconciliation, accounts payable and accounts receivable, billing, data entry, invoice processing, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Within the organization there is ample room for growth, a positive team atmosphere, and competitive benefits!</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate, confidential consideration apply today or contact Hannah Savage with Robert Half's Rochester, NY branch directly!</p> Bookkeeper We are offering a permanent contract opportunity for a Bookkeeper in Ogden, New York. The selected candidate will be part of a financial team, taking on various responsibilities ranging from processing financial transactions to maintaining accurate client records. The role is situated within a dynamic environment where your skills in bookkeeping and accounting principles will be highly valued.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Handle the processes of accounts payable and receivable, including the processing of payments and invoices.<br>• Ensure the accuracy of financial transactions through regular reconciliation of bank statements.<br>• Utilize accounting software to maintain up-to-date and accurate records of all financial transactions.<br>• Assist in the processes for closing at the end of the month and year.<br>• Collaborate effectively with clients and other team members to address and resolve any discrepancies in the financial records.<br>• Prepare and maintain various financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow.<br>• Provide necessary support to clients in areas such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.<br>• Implement your skills in 'Basic Bookkeeping', 'Bookkeeping', 'Accounts Payable (AP)', 'Accounts Receivable (AR)' in everyday tasks.