Accounts Receivable Specialist: Collections & Cash Flow

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to manage a portfolio of customer accounts and drive timely collections.

The role emphasizes communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Billing, and Customer Service teams. Ideal candidates have a 4-year degree in accounting or related field and 1–3 years of AR experience, plus familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• 1-3 years of Accounts Receivable, bookkeeping, finance, or a related role.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar) or other AR platforms (e.g., Billtrust, HighRadius, Versapay, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review aging reports, prioritize accounts, and take action to reduce delinquency and overall exposure.
• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and perform consistent, proactive outreach via phone and email to collect past due balances.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies, including short payments, unapplied cash, disputes, and billing issues.
• Partner with Sales, Billing, Cash Applications, and Customer Service teams to resolve account issues and drive payment.
• Provide customers with statements, invoice copies, and supporting documentation as needed.
• Assist customers with payment solutions, including payment plans, autopay enrollment, and customer portal usage.
• Proactively monitor accounts for credit risk and take ownership of escalation actions, including engaging Sales for account support and recommending credit holds or third-party referrals to AR leadership.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation of all collection activity within the AR system.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and documentation standards related to accounts receivable and collections activities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Follow-up

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Billtrust

HighRadius

Versapay

Job description

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to manage a portfolio of customer accounts and drive timely collections.

The role emphasizes communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Billing, and Customer Service teams. Ideal candidates have a 4-year degree in accounting or related field and 1–3 years of AR experience, plus familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP.