Accounts Receivable Specialist

Allport Cargo Services USA, Inc.; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their dynamic team in Bloomfield, NJ. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to optimize financial transactions and systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing invoices, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with financial requirements. This role not only emphasizes integrity and confidentiality but also allows for growth in analytical and quantitative skills. If you're eager to kickstart your career in finance and contribute to a thriving organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Create and enter invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in maintaining accounts receivable records and collections.

Skills

analytical thinking

quantitative skills

advanced Excel skills

communication

Education

Associate’s degree in finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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Based onsite in Bloomfield, NJ, this entry-level position supports the company in optimizing financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts. Responsibilities include communicating discrepancies to management, identifying slow-paying customers, and recommending collection candidates. The role also involves streamlining the AR process by identifying areas for performance improvement. The ideal candidate will exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting and comply with relevant financial requirements.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Create and enter invoices via various processes, including manual entry for Hong Kong Control Tower (HKCT) and Customer pass-through charges (USCT).
• Upload invoices via third-party systems.
• Assist the Finance Coordinator with maintaining accounts receivable records, ensuring aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and differences are cleared.
• Support other accounting and finance team members as needed.
• Limit client-facing communication to invoice and statement requests.
• Serve as a backup to the Finance Coordinator when necessary, excluding bank activity.

Position Requirements

• Associate’s degree in finance or equivalent; strong analytical thinking, quantitative skills, and advanced Excel skills.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage