ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

Kelly Services; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable Associate for a temporary opportunity in Elizabeth, NJ. This role focuses on cash application, payment posting, and account reconciliation with on-site work and a pay rate of $24.00-$25.00 per hour.

The position involves posting payments, reconciling accounts, handling calls to resolve billing issues, and preparing monthly AR statements. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years Accounts Receivable experience or an associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with cash applications, payment posting, and account reconciliations.
• Intermediate Excel; basic Word and Access knowledge; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and post customer payments (checks, wires, cards, electronic).
• Reconcile customer accounts; investigate discrepancies, unapplied cash, unauthorized deductions.
• Handle calls to resolve billing and payment issues; monitor accounts and send reminders.
• Process journal entries, offsets, adjustments, and account cleanups.
• Assist drivers with credit issues and obtain release numbers.
• Review credit and debit memos; maintain customer credit files.
• Generate monthly AR statements; reconcile cash receipts with bank reports.

Skills

Cash application

Payment posting

Account reconciliation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Accounts Receivable Associate

Location: Elizabeth, NJ

Pay: $24.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 5 Days On-Site

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Associate for a temporary opportunity with our client in Elizabeth, NJ. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong cash application, payment posting, and account reconciliation experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and post customer payments, including checks, wire transfers, credit cards, and electronic payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and unauthorized deductions.
• Handle inbound and outbound customer calls to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Monitor assigned accounts, follow up on past-due balances, and prepare payment reminders and collection notices.
• Process journal entry offsets, account adjustments, and account cleanups.
• Assist drivers with credit issues and obtain necessary release numbers.
• Review and audit credit and debit memos.
• Maintain customer credit files and supporting financial documentation.
• Generate monthly accounts receivable statements.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts against bank reports and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of accounts receivable experience, or an associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with cash applications, payment posting, and account reconciliations.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills; basic Word and Access knowledge.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life - just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi… (the sentence continues correctly: Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi…?) Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.