Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a retail apparel and accessories organization in Secaucus, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage both project-based cleanup work and ongoing receivables activity. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and offers the chance to contribute ideas that improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall cash flow operations.

Responsibilities:
• Review and resolve outstanding chargeback items as part of a focused cleanup initiative while helping strengthen accounts receivable processes.
• Manage daily receivables operations, including posting payments, tracking cash activity, and maintaining accurate account records.
• Support commercial collections efforts by following up on open balances and working with customers to address payment issues promptly.
• Perform billing-related tasks and verify transaction details to ensure invoices, credits, and adjustments are processed correctly.
• Use Excel to analyze receivables data, organize account details, and identify trends or discrepancies that require action.
• Partner with internal teams across the business to investigate account issues, clarify deductions, and improve resolution timelines.
• Contribute practical ideas and process improvements that help the team meet collection goals and maintain efficient workflows.
• Assist with reporting and account reconciliation activities to support visibility into aging, payment activity, and open items.

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounts receivable, including exposure to cash applications, billing support, collections, or chargeback management.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues across multiple departments.
• Comfortable handling detailed transactional work while also supporting project-driven cleanup efforts.
• Self-motivated approach with a positive attitude, strong follow-through, and willingness to bring forward new ideas.
• Organized and goal-oriented work style with the ability to manage priorities in an onsite environment.
• Experience with SAP is helpful, but it is not required for consideration.

Compensation

$20.00-$25.00 Hourly

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