Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Parsippany, New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for someone with a solid background in receivables who can manage cash posting, support billing activity, and help maintain accurate customer account records. The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and is best suited for a detail-oriented individual who works well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Apply incoming payments accurately and promptly to customer accounts while resolving discrepancies in posted cash activity.
• Review open receivables, follow up on outstanding balances, and support commercial collections efforts in a consistent manner.
• Prepare and process billing-related transactions to help ensure invoices and account records remain current.
• Reconcile account activity by investigating payment variances, short pays, and unapplied cash items.
• Maintain organized documentation for receipts, adjustments, and account updates to support accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address customer payment issues, billing questions, and account exceptions.
• Use Excel to analyze receivables data, track aging trends, and assist with reporting needs.
• Contribute to daily accounts receivable operations while helping improve accuracy and efficiency across cash application tasks.
• At least 2 years of accounts receivable experience, with hands-on responsibility for cash application and account follow-up.
• Practical experience in billing support, cash activity review, and commercial collections.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to organize data, review transactions, and identify discrepancies.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred, though relevant experience will be given greater consideration.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid schedule with onsite availability in Parsippany, New Jersey on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Clear communication skills and a detail-oriented approach when working with internal teams and customers.