Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support billing, cash application, and receivables management for a growing organization in Kearny, New Jersey. This position plays an important role in keeping tenant accounts accurate, maintaining timely collections, and ensuring revenue-related records are properly reflected in the accounting system. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound reconciliation skills, and experience handling commercial receivables in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Generate recurring and non-routine tenant invoices, including rent, tax recoveries, and other charges tied to lease agreements.
• Record incoming payments from multiple sources such as checks, wires, and lockbox activity, and ensure funds are applied correctly to customer accounts.
• Review receivable balances regularly, maintain current aging reports, and identify overdue items that require follow-up.
• Research account variances, disputed charges, and unmatched receipts to bring tenant ledgers into balance.
• Communicate with tenants regarding past-due balances and coordinate appropriate collection efforts to improve payment timeliness.
• Prepare account statements and billing summaries for tenants and internal stakeholders when requested.
• Reconcile accounts receivable detail to the general ledger and help confirm the accuracy of revenue-related balances.
• Contribute to month-end close by supporting revenue reporting, preparing journal entries, and assisting with account analysis.
• Provide documentation and reconciliation support for audit requests, reserve reviews, and write-off recommendations.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or a closely related accounting function.
• Background in commercial collections and cash application processes.
• Ability to reconcile account activity and investigate discrepancies with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience preparing aging reports, tracking outstanding balances, and supporting month-end close activities.
• Working knowledge of billing functions tied to lease or tenant accounts is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Yardi and standard accounting software tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication abilities.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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