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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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 in the Middlesex County, NJ area.. TheAR Specialist role will help strengthen collections performance, resolve account issues efficiently, and contribute to smooth day-to-day receivables operations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage business-to-business collections by contacting customers about open balances, payment schedules, and account questions in a courteous and timely manner.
- Maintain accurate accounts receivable records by updating customer accounts, tracking activity, and ensuring aging details are current for reporting purposes.
- Prepare invoices, post incoming cash receipts, apply payments correctly, and investigate discrepancies to keep customer ledgers accurate.
- Review credit availability and coordinate with customer service, logistics, and internal stakeholders to support order approvals and releases.
- Handle a high volume of calls and correspondence while effectively prioritizing urgent collection matters and service-related concerns.
- Produce recurring receivables reports, including aging summaries and collection status updates, for management review.
- Create and code credit transactions as needed and resolve billing issues that may delay payment.
- Partner with sales and customer-facing teams to address disputes, improve communication with clients, and support overall customer satisfaction.
- Contribute ideas for improving collection procedures, reducing past-due balances, and strengthening compliance with financial best practices.