Accounts Receivable Specialist

Confidential; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to oversee end-to-end AR processes, ensure accurate billing, timely collections, and precise cash application. This role supports cash flow and cross-functional collaboration with sales, customer service, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AR/credit and collections, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years AR/credit & collections experience (manufacturing preferred).
• Strong AR, credit, and collections expertise; ERP system experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working in an office setting with occasional extended hours and light physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Monitor customer accounts for timely payments and address delinquent accounts.
• Review and resolve billing discrepancies, pricing issues, and customer disputes in coordination with internal teams.
• Analyze aging reports and take appropriate actions to minimize past due balances and bad debt exposure.
• Perform credit reviews and recommend credit limits based on risk assessment and payment history.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to facilitate effective collections.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts receivable.
• Assist in the development and implementation of AR policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with sales, shipping, and production teams to resolve invoice issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit & collections

Advanced Excel

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for overseeing the company's accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate billing, collections, and cash application. This role plays a key part in maintaining healthy cash flow, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting financial operations. The position will involve all areas of accounts receivable and collaborate cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities not limited to:

• Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, and cash application
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payments and proactively address delinquent accounts
• Review and resolve billing discrepancies, pricing issues, and customer disputes in coordination with internal teams
• Analyze aging reports and take appropriate actions to minimize past due balances and bad debt exposure
• Perform credit reviews and recommend credit limits based on risk assessment and payment history
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to facilitate effective collections
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts receivable
• Assist in the development and implementation of AR policies, procedures, and process improvements
• Coordinate with sales, shipping, and production teams to resolve invoice issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
• 5+ years AR/credit & collections experience (manufacturing preferred)
• Strong AR, credit, and collections expertise; ERP system experience
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working in an office setting with occasional extended hours and light physical tasks