Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an accounts receivable clerk to support financial operations for a construction-focused organization in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role is centered on maintaining accurate customer invoicing, applying incoming payments, and keeping account records current and balanced. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts receivable experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage billing and collections activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, from generating invoices through monitoring outstanding balances and resolving discrepancies.
• Record customer payments accurately and apply cash receipts to the appropriate accounts in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review aging schedules to track overdue accounts and support follow-up collection efforts.
• Reconcile customer ledgers and payment activity to ensure account balances are complete and accurate.
• Create billing for time-and-material projects as well as contract-based invoicing in accordance with job requirements.
• Assist with commercial collections by communicating with clients regarding open balances and payment status.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable tasks when departmental coverage is needed.
• Enter payroll-related hours into the system accurately to support internal processing and reporting.
• Contribute construction-related accounting knowledge to help maintain proper billing documentation and account administration.