Accounts Receivable

PeopleShare by PROMAN; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleShare by PROMAN is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in South Plainfield, NJ, to support daily cash application, billing, collections, and month-end activities. The role requires strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency, with effective communication across customers and internal teams.

The position is onsite, contract-based for 3-6 months, offering exposure to domestic and international customer accounts and a fast-paced environment that values accuracy and

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent.
• Experience with billing, cash applications, collections, and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Apply daily cash receipts to customer accounts and provide visibility into cash activity.
• Process daily billing and troubleshoot billing transactions.
• Monitor orders and resolve holds for domestic and international customers.
• Generate AR aging reports and support collection efforts.
• Oversee generation and distribution of invoices and statements.
• Prepare monthly AR and sales reports for operations.
• Assist with month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Generate and process credit memos while resolving open returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm

Onsite

Type: Contract (3-6 months)

Salary- $27-32/hr

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to support daily cash application, billing, collections, customer account management, and month-end accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to effectively communicate with customers and internal departments while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply daily cash receipts to customer accounts and provide timely visibility into cash activity.
• Process daily sales order billing and troubleshoot pending billing transactions.
• Monitor domestic and international customer orders and resolve order holds as needed.
• Generate and maintain Accounts Receivable aging reports, monitor outstanding balances, and support collection efforts.
• Oversee the automated generation and distribution of customer invoices and statements.
• Prepare monthly Accounts Receivable reports and sales reporting to support business operations.
• Assist Accounting leadership with month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Generate and process credit memos while resolving open return authorizations.
• Maintain customer account information and document account-related issues.
• Manage the credit application process in collaboration with Customer Care and Sales teams.
• Investigate payment discrepancies and work with customers to ensure timely resolution.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with billing, cash applications, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Experience working with customer accounts in a fast-paced environment.