Accounts Receivable Clerk

HUDSON CITY CONSULTING LIMITED LIAB; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

HUDSON CITY CONSULTING LIMITED LIAB is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to start immediately in a temp-to-perm role with full-time potential. The position emphasizes accurate recording of customer payments, maintaining aging schedules, and supporting cash management and finance functions.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree, have AR experience, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Experience in accounts receivable.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to learn other accounting software systems.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile customer payments.
• Maintain up-to-date accounts receivable aging and apply credits/collections.
• Handle daily cash management and postings to AR sub-ledger.
• Communicate discrepancies to management and identify slow-paying customers.
• Follow up with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Coordinate with sales to provide necessary information.
• Provide regular receivable status reports to finance.
• Support other accounting and finance team members and inventory management.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

We are hiring an ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK to start immediately. This is a temp to perm position with opportunity of full-time hire.

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for accurately recording, reconciling, and maintaining customer payment records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. This role ensures the timely collection of outstanding invoices, maintains up-to-date aging schedules, and supports internal departments with relevant financial information. The AR Clerk plays a key role in cash management, customer communication, and supporting the finance team in achieving smooth accounting operations.

Essential Role Functions

• Record and reconcile customer payments in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.
• Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow paying customers.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with customers to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices.
• Communicate with the sales team and provide all the needed information and support.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the finance team on receivable status.
• Support other accounting and finance team members and inventory management.

Work Experience/Requirements for This Role

• Associate’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in accounts receivable.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good in MS Office.
• Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.

Schedule

• Days: Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm

Pay

$25-$33/hr.