Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Newark, New Jersey. This Contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations while collaborating with a dynamic team. The role focuses on managing accounts receivable activities, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with established processes.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile unapplied payments and credits associated with open invoices and deductions.
• Collaborate with team members to address deductions, cash applications, billing issues, collections, and short payments.
• Ensure all files and documentation are maintained thoroughly and accurately according to company policies and accounting standards.
• Monitor customer portals to identify and resolve issues related to open invoices, payments, and deductions.
• Assist with maintaining company store logs and prepare month-end reporting.
• Support billing operations by entering invoices and tracking cash activity.
• Work on payback requests, returns, and other accounts receivable tasks as needed.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers to address discrepancies and ensure timely resolutions.