Accounts Receivable Specialist

Jobtailor; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage and maintain customer accounts, process payments, and monitor billing workflows.

You will verify receipts, reconcile ledgers, generate AR reports, and assist with resolving billing issues, while upholding company policies and accuracy.

The role requires attention to detail, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with extensive experience in customer service field.
• One to three years prior related work experience.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Ability to self-start, multitask, and prioritize.
• MS Office proficiency including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain customer accounts.
• Send billing forms in a timely manner.
• Process and monitor incoming payments.
• Verify and post receipts to secure revenue.
• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies.
• Perform daily accounts receivable transactions and record data.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger and ensure payments are posted.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues.
• Facilitate invoice payments by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate financial statements and accounts receivable status reports.
• Train and assist new AR Specialists.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Billing Issue Resolution

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

• Manage and maintain customer accounts
• Send billing forms in a timely manner
• Process and monitor incoming payments
• Verify and post receipts to secure revenue
• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform daily accounts receivable transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording data
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger and ensure payments are properly accounted for and posted
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues
• Facilitate invoice payments by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate financial statements and accounts receivable status reports
• Execute waivers, sworn statements, affidavits, and related documents with billings or to secure payment
• Communicate additional paperwork needed to collect payment to administration
• Train and assist new AR Specialists
• Mark accounts receivable with collection codes for manager evaluation
• Review and apply money from suspense

Requirements

• High school diploma with extensive experience in customer service field
• One to three years prior related work experience
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Ability to self-start, multitask, and prioritize
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to take initiative in completing assigned work and projects
• Minimal physical activity; computer usage for up to 8 hours a day

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in managing customer accounts, processing accounts receivable transactions, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Proficient in generating financial statements and resolving billing discrepancies while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Receivable Management
• Financial Statement Generation
• Billing Issue Resolution
• MS Office Proficiency
• Customer Service Experience

Hard Skills

• Accounts Receivable Transactions
• Payment Processing
• Data Verification
• Financial Record Management
• Reconciliation
• Invoice Management
• Collection Code Application
• Suspense Account Review

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Multitasking Ability

Industry Keywords

• Customer Accounts Management
• Billing Procedures
• Financial Policies Compliance
• Accounts Receivable Ledger
• Payment Verification

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Outlook
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel