Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support day-to-day receivables operations for a long-term contract assignment in Burlington, New Jersey. This position focuses on applying payments accurately, managing customer billing activity, and following up on outstanding commercial accounts. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to keep account records current while working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming payments and post cash receipts to customer accounts with a high level of accuracy.
• Review account activity, investigate payment discrepancies, and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash items.
• Monitor aging reports and conduct commercial collections outreach to secure timely payment on open balances.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices while ensuring billing details align with contractual or order information.
• Reconcile receivable balances and maintain clear documentation for account adjustments, credits, and payment activity.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address billing questions, account issues, and exceptions that affect collections.
• Track daily cash activity and help maintain accurate records for reporting and account status updates.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Hands-on experience with cash applications, billing support, and commercial collections activities.
• Ability to review account details carefully and identify discrepancies in payments or invoices.
• Strong working knowledge of cash activity tracking and receivables record maintenance.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliation and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven setting.