Senior Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Company; Lyndhurst (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team in Lyndhurst, NJ. The role involves accounts receivable management, journal entry preparation, and reconciliation tasks. A Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant accounting experience are required. The position offers a hybrid schedule with benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience in AR and monthly close.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end closing procedure and reconcile AR ledger.
• Prepare journal entries, handle daily bank receipts, and manage payment discrepancies.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

HYBRID SCHEDULE: 2 Days in-office/3 Days Remote

OVERVIEW:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the AR, journal entries, general ledger, monthly close, reconciliations, deductions, and credit & collections functions within the Accounting Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist with month end closing procedure

- Reconcile and close the A/R ledger each month

- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations

- Handle daily bank receipts posting and application

- Processing credit card payments

- Review and resolve payment discrepancies/chargebacks in a timely manner

- Provide timely review and identification of disputes, obtain supporting documentation in coordination with other departments where required

- Ensure invalid/unauthorized deductions are repaid

- Analyze Accounts Receivable aging reports and assist with follow up on past due accounts

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related

- Minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience, including monthly close, account receivable, deductions, and credit & collections preferred

- Customer service oriented with great negotiation skills

- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written

- Proven ability to engage in process improvement initiatives

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Retail, and Wholesale

Featured Benefits

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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