Accounts Receivable Lead

Accounts Receivable Lead

A well known and growing CPG company out of Middlesex County, NJ, is looking to add to their dynamic Accounting team. The company is looking for an Accounts Receivable Lead who can come in and make an impact from day one not only on the day-to-day, but for the organizations path moving forward.

$26.00/hr - $28.00/hr

• Oversee daily Credit & Collections operations. Maintain current cash flow to keep Accounts Receivable (AR) balances low.
• Manage customer interactions to ensure prompt and correct invoice payments.
• Resolve disputes related to deductions, shipments, and/or billing discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers as needed, especially regarding past-due accounts.
• Execute a comprehensive collection strategy using both oral and written communication with past-due customers.
• Conduct credit checks on all incoming purchase orders to ensure account currency.
• Reconcile receivables and sales.
• Generate monthly cash projection numbers.
• Perform special projects in alignment with company goals and policies, specifically pertaining to collection activity and AR objectives.
• Utilize extensive experience and judgment to plan and achieve goals, demonstrating a wide degree of creativity and latitude in problem-solving.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Experience: 4+ years of Accounts Receivable experience, preferably in manufacturing or CPG
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas) and experienced with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus)

$26 - $28/Hour

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Consumer Services