Accounts Receivable Specialist — Onsite in Union, NJ

Vaco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to maintain the integrity of the A/R portfolio by assessing credit risk and securing prompt payments. You will evaluate credit applications, conduct risk assessments, negotiate repayment plans, and communicate with clients about outstanding balances.

Responsibilities include resolving past-due accounts, posting payments, reconciling ledgers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to clear order holds and optimize DSO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3–5 years of background in credit analysis, financial evaluation, or accounts receivable operations.
• 3+ years in customer service or client-facing roles highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers by phone and email to resolve past-due accounts.
• Post customer payments and reconcile ledgers with accounting; reallocate funds as needed.
• Investigate variances and audit ledger discrepancies in coordination with accounting.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, Sales, and other teams to resolve bottlenecks.
• Monitor aging and DSO; prioritize balances over 30 days to reduce DSO.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Tools

INFOR ERP

TD E-Bill

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaco is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to maintain the integrity of the A/R portfolio by assessing credit risk and securing prompt payments. You will evaluate credit applications, conduct risk assessments, negotiate repayment plans, and communicate with clients about outstanding balances.

Responsibilities include resolving past-due accounts, posting payments, reconciling ledgers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to clear order holds and optimize DSO.