Accounts Receivable Analyst

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Middlesex County, NJ, is seeking a Credit & Collections Specialist for a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will manage customer accounts, assess credit risk, and drive timely payments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include negotiating payment terms, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with Sales and Finance. Experience with Dynamics 365 BC and Excel is required. Benefits listed below.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills are required.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Experience in credit, collections, or AR in a manufacturing/distribution environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is required.
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and manage collection activities to reduce aging receivables.
• Contact customers on overdue invoices and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Review creditworthiness and make recommendations on credit limits.
• Investigate billing discrepancies, short payments, and disputes.
• Prepare aging reports and update management on collection progress.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Credit & Collections Specialist

Middlesex County, NJ | Hybrid Opportunity Global Manufacturing Organization

Our client, a well-established global manufacturing company located in Middlesex County, NJ, is seeking a Credit & Collections Specialist to join its growing finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong customer relationship skills and experience managing commercial credit and collections in a fast-paced business environment.

Position Overview

The Credit & Collections Specialist will be responsible for managing customer accounts, evaluating credit risk, resolving payment issues, and reducing outstanding receivables while maintaining positive customer relationships. The successful candidate will partner closely with customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payment and effective credit management.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and actively manage collection activities to reduce aging receivables
• Contact customers regarding overdue invoices and negotiate payment arrangements when necessary
• Review and analyze customer creditworthiness and make recommendations regarding credit limits
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, deductions, and disputes
• Maintain accurate account records and collection notes
• Prepare aging reports and provide updates on collection efforts to management
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to resolve account issues
• Process credit applications and perform credit reviews
• Assist with month-end reporting and cash forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and credit procedures

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in credit, collections, accounts receivable, or a related finance role
• Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is required
• Strong understanding of commercial credit practices and collections processes
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on collection efforts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Experience

• Business-to-business (B2B) collections
• Credit analysis and risk assessment
• Customer dispute resolution
• Working with large-volume accounts and international customers
• Exposure to global manufacturing operations

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness initiatives to promote physical and mental health
• Comprehensive safety programming to ensure a secure work environment

Retirement & Financial Security

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Paid holidays and vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave (maternity and paternity)

Additional Perks

• Life and disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Employee recognition programs

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance