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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$50,086 / year median in New Jersey
-8% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a company in Absecon, New Jersey through a contract assignment. This position focuses on applying incoming payments, managing commercial collections, and helping maintain accurate customer account balances. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts receivable experience and can work effectively in a fast-paced environment while keeping billing and cash activity records organized.
Responsibilities:
- Apply daily customer payments accurately and post cash receipts to the appropriate accounts.
- Follow up on outstanding commercial balances and communicate with customers to secure timely payment.
- Review account activity to identify discrepancies and resolve unapplied cash or short-pay issues.
- Prepare and issue invoices while supporting routine billing operations with attention to detail.
- Reconcile receivable records and maintain accurate documentation of cash activity and account status.
- Collaborate with internal teams to research payment questions and support smooth account resolution.