Accounts Receivable Specialist I — Fast-Paced Finance Role

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team in Somerset, NJ. This role processes invoices, applies payments, and supports month-end close in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has AR or banking/teller experience, excels in data entry, and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills. A high-volume environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High-speed and highly accurate data entry with strong keystrokes per hour.
• Proficiency with 10-key data entry and numerical processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to research and resolve payment and account discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and post customer invoices accurately and within established timelines.
• Apply customer payments and remittances to the appropriate accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure payments are correctly allocated and financial records are complete and accurate.
• Prepare journal entries and reports to support month-end close activities.
• Generate and review credit reports for existing and prospective customers.
• Review new customer applications, assess creditworthiness, and set terms per guidelines.
• Partner with field sales to address delinquent accounts and assist collections.
• Collaborate with shared services to research disputed or unpaid invoices.
• Assist with resolving incorrect claims and payment discrepancies.
• Review and update bad debt reserves and accruals based on status and risk.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and training.

Skills

High-speed data entry

10-key data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team in Somerset, NJ. This role processes invoices, applies payments, and supports month-end close in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has AR or banking/teller experience, excels in data entry, and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills. A high-volume environment experience is preferred.