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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
Robert Half is partnering with a local client for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support finance operations. This position is well suited for someone with strong experience in receivables, payment processing, and strong ownership of billing processes who can also provide day-to-day support to accounting leadership. The ideal candidate will bring accuracy, organization, and follow-through while managing billing activity, reconciling bank transactions, and maintaining timely account resolution.
Responsibilities:
- Manage invoicing activities across customer accounts.
- Post and allocate incoming payments accurately while ensuring cash activity is recorded in a timely manner.
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Follow up with commercial clients on outstanding balances and drive collection efforts to improve receivables aging.
- Support the supervisor with daily accounts receivable operations and related accounting tasks.
- Monitor billing and payment trends to help identify issues that may affect cash flow or account accuracy.