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Accounts Receivable Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Review customer account activity to identify credit concerns, overdue balances, and collection priorities before issues escalate.Coordinate with sales and accounts receivable leadership to investigate pricing differences and support timely resolution of disputed charges.
Lead collection follow-up for assigned accounts by organizing aging balances, contacting customers, and driving prompt payment outcomes.
Work closely with cash application, credit, and collections teams to reconcile account differences and ensure accurate posting of customer payments.
Resolve customer disputes efficiently while maintaining strong client relationships and reinforcing established payment terms.
Prepare and interpret receivables, collections, and credit exposure reports to highlight performance trends and areas needing attention.