Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support day-to-day receivables operations for a team based in Westville, New Jersey. This Long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage billing, apply incoming payments accurately, and follow through on outstanding commercial balances with professionalism and attention to detail. The role requires a strong grasp of receivables workflows and the ability to keep account activity organized, current, and aligned with business expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate billing records to support timely payment cycles.

• Apply daily cash receipts to the correct customer accounts and investigate any payment discrepancies.

• Monitor aging reports, follow up with commercial clients on overdue balances, and help reduce outstanding receivables.

• Review account activity regularly to reconcile balances and resolve unapplied cash or short-pay situations.

• Coordinate with internal teams to address billing questions, payment issues, and account adjustments when needed.

• Maintain clear documentation of collections efforts, cash activity, and account updates for reporting purposes.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Hands-on background in cash application processing and customer payment posting.
• Experience handling commercial collections in a business environment with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of billing operations, account reconciliation, and receivables tracking.
• Ability to manage cash activity with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and internal business partners.

Compensation

$23.00-$26.00 Hourly

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