CollectionsAccounts Receivable Clerk

Consumer Product Testing Company, Inc.; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumer Product Testing Company in Fairfield, NJ seeks a full-time Collections/AR Clerk to manage accounts receivable and billing in a 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM workday.

You will monitor aging, reconcile ledgers, process payments via checks, cards and ACH, generate statements, and support month-end close. Strong communication and 3–5 years AR experience required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Accounting (or related field) degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of collections experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with AR processes; Dynamics 365 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor AR aging and contact customers regarding overdue payments.
• Reconcile AR ledger and ensure payments posted accurately.
• Maintain customer files with contact information and terms.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies with sales or customer service.
• Assist with weekly and month-end AR reporting and closing.
• Generate and send customer account statements as required.
• Post payments via checks, credit cards, and ACH.
• Perform other AR and accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Collections experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma

Accounting (related field) degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking individual for a Collections/AR Clerk position in our Fairfield, NJ facility. CPT provides testing and consultation services to the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, medical device and household product industries.

Job Type: Full Time. Base Hours: 9:00AM – 5:30PM Monday through Friday

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet the educational and experience requirements. Performs and provides support for all accounts receivable functions for the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collections: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify outstanding debts and contact customers regarding overdue payments, overall account status, and resolve outstanding issues.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain and update customer files, including contact information and credit terms.
• Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies by collaborating with sales or customer service teams.
• Reporting: Assist with weekly and month-end reporting and closing procedures, including generation of AR aging reports.
• Account Statements: Generate and send customer account statements as required.
• Payment Processing: Post incoming payments via checks, credit cards, and ACH to the correct accounts.
• Other AR and Accounting related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma
• Accounting (or related field) Degree Preferred
• General Office Equipment Skills
• 3-5 years of Collections Experience

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate multi-disciplinary teams.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central accounting software highly preferred
• Other Computer skills: Word and Excel required
• Organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong customer service skills necessary
• Applicant should possess the ability to organize and maintain all data for assigned projects and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear, and smell. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently. This position entails repetitive motion with keyboard and mouse.

Company Description

Consumer Product Testing Company is a worldwide leader in the contract laboratory testing of cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and specialty chemicals. Since 1975, our staff has assisted clients with their testing needs from conception to completion. Our technical staff has extensive experience that is used to assist clients through each phase of the testing process. Our Quality Assurance and Regulatory staff monitors compliance to our internal SOPs and applicable regulations. We attribute our growth to our dedication to the needs of our clients. Well known for our superior customer service, we become an integral part of our clients' team, providing timely, reliable, accurate, and reproducible results.

Company Description

Consumer Product Testing Company is a worldwide leader in the contract laboratory testing of cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and specialty chemicals. Since 1975, our staff has assisted clients with their testing needs from conception to completion. Our technical staff has extensive experience that is used to assist clients through each phase of the testing process. Our Quality Assurance and Regulatory staff monitors compliance to our internal SOPs and applicable regulations. We attribute our growth to our dedication to the needs of our clients. Well known for our superior customer service, we become an integral part of our clients' team, providing timely, reliable, accurate, and reproducible results.