Account Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Associate

Location:
Elizabeth, NJ

Pay: $24.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 5 Days On-Site

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Associate for a temporary opportunity with our client in Elizabeth, NJ. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong cash application, payment posting, and account reconciliation experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and post customer payments, including checks, wire transfers, credit cards, and electronic payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and unauthorized deductions.
• Handle inbound and outbound customer calls to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Monitor assigned accounts, follow up on past-due balances, and prepare payment reminders and collection notices.
• Process journal entry offsets, account adjustments, and account cleanups.
• Assist drivers with credit issues and obtain necessary release numbers.
• Review and audit credit and debit memos.
• Maintain customer credit files and supporting financial documentation.
• Generate monthly accounts receivable statements.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts against bank reports and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of accounts receivable experience, or an associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with cash applications, payment posting, and account reconciliations.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills; basic Word and Access knowledge.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Please note:

The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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