Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist (ID# 5280)

AcctPositions; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AcctPositions is seeking a Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist to lead the full AR lifecycle, drive collections, and resolve customer disputes while collaborating with Billing, Sales, Operations, and Branch Management.

You will manage a portfolio of 300+ B2B accounts and strengthen cash flow with proactive credit management. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of AR/commercial collections experience, a strong ERP and Excel skill set, and a proven ability to negotiate payment arrangements while

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in Accounts Receivable and commercial collections.
• Experience in construction, equipment rental, industrial services preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables).
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and billing.
• Cash application.
• Collections.
• Credit management.
• Aging reports.
• Maintain relationships with B2B clients to ensure timely payment.
• Manage portfolio of 300+ accounts.
• Daily collections via calls, emails, and follow-up.
• Develop and execute collection strategies to reduce delinquencies.
• Prioritize high-risk aging accounts to maximize cash.
• Negotiate payment arrangements.
• Escalate accounts requiring legal review.
• Investigate and resolve disputes with Billing, Sales, Operations, and Branch Management.
• Reconcile customer accounts and unapplied cash.
• Maintain accurate records and collection documentation.
• Prepare aging reports and collection metrics for trends.

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable/B2B Collections professional with a strong background in commercial collections and customer account management? We are seeking a Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing finance team. In this role, you will manage the full accounts receivable lifecycle, drive collection efforts, resolve customer disputes, and partner with internal teams to improve cash flow while maintaining exceptional customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Invoicing & Billing.
• Cash Application.
• Collections.
• Credit Management.
• Aging Reports.
• Maintain positive relationships with B2B clients to encourage timely payment.
• Independently manage a portfolio of at least 300 B2B customer accounts.
• Perform daily collections through phone calls, emails, and customer follow-up.
• Develop and execute collection strategies to reduce delinquent balances and minimize bad debt.
• Prioritize high-risk and aging accounts to maximize cash collections.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and repayment plans when appropriate.
• Escalate accounts requiring legal review or additional management attention.
• Investigate and resolve customer disputes by partnering with Billing, Sales, Operations, and Branch Management.
• Reconcile customer accounts, research unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer records, payment commitments, and collection documentation.
• Prepare and analyze aging reports and collection metrics to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• Experience preparing and presenting AR reports to Sales and other managers.
• Minimum of 5 years of Accounts Receivable and commercial collections experience.
• Experience within construction, equipment rental, industrial services, or a related industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, collections, credit risk, dispute resolution, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and has a proven ability to improve collections while balancing excellent customer service.

EOE:

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.