Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half • Newark, NJ • 1h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Newark, New Jersey. This role is essential in managing collections and deductions for large manufacturing accounts, ensuring timely payments and reducing discrepancies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to resolving operational challenges.

Responsibilities:

Manage collections to ensure timely payments on sales invoices and improve accounts receivable turnover while reducing bad debt losses.

Analyze and address customer deductions, including pricing shortages, returns, and penalties, to minimize unauthorized deductions.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve collection and deduction issues effectively.

Monitor and process paybacks on deductions to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals.

Cross-train in billing, cash application, and accounts receivable write-offs to support team operations as required.

Utilize customer portals to retrieve and enter information on open invoices and deductions.

Assist in reconciling unapplied payments and credits related to outstanding invoices and deductions.

Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reporting and reconciliation tasks.

Provide attentive and precise communication and service to multi-level management and customers, ensuring timely resolution of issues. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or related functions.

Proficiency in managing commercial collections and cash applications.

Familiarity with customer portals for invoice and deduction processing.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational challenges.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of accounts receivable controls and reporting standards.

High attention to detail and accuracy in work processes.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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