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Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Brooklyn, NY (On-site)
About Us
At Focus Camera, we fuel creativity, support our partners, and deliver exceptional customer experience. Guided by our core values—teamwork, responsibility, excellence, adaptability, and results—we collaborate to build scalable solutions that drive growth.
Founded in 1966 as a family-owned business, Focus Camera has grown to 150 employees across three locations: our Brooklyn headquarters and store, our 90,000 sq. ft. warehouse in North Brunswick, NJ, and our Lakewood, NJ retail store. We specialize in consumer electronics and pro audio, partnering with leading brands such as Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Yamaha, Fender, and Ninja.
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable and Audit Specialist to join our accounting team. The AR & Audit Specialist is responsible for ensuring collections from our internal and 3rd party selling platforms (i.e. Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, etc.) are completely received and recorded correctly, as well as maintaining the accuracy of internal systems. You’ll play a key part in keeping our financial operations running smoothly and efficiently.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Brooklyn office.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable
- Reconcile incoming cash, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate and organized records
- Collect outstanding accounts receivable, including follow-up on lost or stolen payments
- Partner with B2B sales team to resolve overdue accounts and maintain customer relationships
- Monitor AR aging and delinquency metrics through regular report analysis
Settlement Audit
- Perform 3rd party sales channel audits of sales, refunds, and associated expenses ensuring collections match banking statements
- Monitor data integrations and mapping tables to ensure proper reporting consolidation
- Audit customer shipping service platforms confirming all systems and records are in balance
- Assist in the preparation and gathering of documentation for tax audits, notices, and disclosures
- Maintain and update TaxJar with customer exemption, direct pay, and resale certificates, ensuring proper documentation and renewal tracking
Process Improvement
- Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement
- Develop and update internal SOPs and improve AR processes
- Maintain accurate documentation and records
- Provide ad hoc support on miscellaneous projects as necessary
- Assist in the implementation of process enhancements and system automations
- Work closely with Purchasing, Finance, and Operations to ensure timely, accurate transactions
Qualifications
- From 2 to 4 years of experience in accounts receivables, collections, and auditing settlements
- Must have proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft Word
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build internal and external relationships
- Experience in a high-volume, multi-vendor environment a plus
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
If you’re a highly organized accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven role, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On-site (Brooklyn, NY)
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000