Accounts Receivable Clerk

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support financial operations for a construction-focused organization in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role is centered on maintaining accurate customer invoicing, applying incoming payments, and keeping account records current and balanced. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts receivable experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage billing and collections activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, from generating invoices through monitoring outstanding balances and resolving discrepancies.
• Record customer payments accurately and apply cash receipts to the appropriate accounts in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review aging schedules to track overdue accounts and support follow-up collection efforts.
• Reconcile customer ledgers and payment activity to ensure account balances are complete and accurate.
• Create billing for time-and-material projects as well as contract-based invoicing in accordance with job requirements.
• Assist with commercial collections by communicating with clients regarding open balances and payment status.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable tasks when departmental coverage is needed.
• Enter payroll-related hours into the system accurately to support internal processing and reporting.
• Contribute construction-related accounting knowledge to help maintain proper billing documentation and account administration.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, including billing, cash application, and collections responsibilities.
• Prior experience working in the construction or contractor industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of commercial collections processes and accounts aging review.
• Experience with time-and-material billing and contract invoice preparation.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling payment posting, cash collections, and general billing functions in a deadline-driven setting.
• Exposure to payroll hour entry and willingness to provide occasional support across related accounting functions.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Company 401(k) plan