Accounts Receivable Specialist

Paterson, NJ | On-Site | Contract to Hire

About the role

A well established importer and distributor of international specialty foods, with a multi-decade track record and a team that genuinely cares about their people, is hiring an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support their growing Accounting department.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile customer payments in line with company procedures
• Maintain accounts receivable records, keeping aging schedules current and credits, collections, and miscellaneous differences accounted for
• Handle daily cash management duties including bank deposits, cash receipt logs, and posting to the AR sub-ledger
• Flag payment discrepancies to management and identify slow paying accounts
• Follow up with customers directly to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices
• Partner with the sales team, providing information and support as needed
• Deliver regular receivable status updates and reports to the finance team
• Support the broader accounting and finance team, including inventory related tasks

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent
• Prior experience in accounts receivable
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office
• Comfortable learning new accounting software systems

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

$33/hr