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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 day-to-day receivables operations for a long-term contract assignment in Burlington, New Jersey. This position focuses on applying payments accurately, managing customer billing activity, and following up on outstanding commercial accounts. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to keep account records current while working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process incoming payments and post cash receipts to customer accounts with a high level of accuracy.
- Review account activity, investigate payment discrepancies, and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash items.
- Monitor aging reports and conduct commercial collections outreach to secure timely payment on open balances.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices while ensuring billing details align with contractual or order information.
- Reconcile receivable balances and maintain clear documentation for account adjustments, credits, and payment activity.
- Collaborate with internal teams to address billing questions, account issues, and exceptions that affect collections.
- Track daily cash activity and help maintain accurate records for reporting and account status updates.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
- Hands-on experience with cash applications, billing support, and commercial collections activities.
- Ability to review account details carefully and identify discrepancies in payments or invoices.
- Strong working knowledge of cash activity tracking and receivables record maintenance.
- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliation and reporting.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven setting.