Accounts Receivable Specialist

LHH; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A professional services firm in Florham Park, NJ is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Cash Applications Specialist for a 4-month contract covering maternity leave. The role offers a stable environment with a collaborative team culture, focusing on processing cash receipts and maintaining spreadsheets. Ideal candidates have prior accounts receivable experience and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Prior accounts receivable or cash applications experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to update daily spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash receipts including checks, wires, and ACH payments.
• Enter and apply payments to client invoices within the accounting system.
• Maintain daily spreadsheets and prepare end-of-day cash reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Excel proficiency

Tools

Elite 3E

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Job Title: Accounts Receivable/Cash Applications

Type: 4-month contract assignment

Compensation: $27.00 - $30.00/hour

Summary:

LHH is working with an established professional services firm in Florham Park, NJ in their search for an Accounts Receivable / Cash Applications Specialist for a 4-month contract assignment covering a maternity leave. This role offers a stable, family-oriented environment with a collaborative team culture.

• Location: Florham Park, NJ (on-site 5 days per week during training, then hybrid with 3 days on-site).
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Reports To: Accounting Manager.
• Duration: 4 months (maternity leave coverage).

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash receipts including checks, wires, and ACH payments.
• Enter and apply payments to client invoices within the accounting system.
• Maintain daily spreadsheets and prepare end-of-day cash reports for firm leadership.
• Review and reconcile American Express statements on a monthly basis.
• Support ad hoc accounting tasks with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

• Prior accounts receivable or cash applications experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to update daily spreadsheets.
• Experience with Elite 3E or similar accounting software is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential financial information.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

For immediate consideration, please email resumes to: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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