Accounts Receivable Specialist Job in Kearny, NJ

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a busy environmental services organization in New Jersey. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable managing commercial receivables, communicating with tenants, and maintaining accurate financial records. The position is fully onsite and offers the chance to contribute to day-to-day cash activity, billing accuracy, and account reconciliation within a fast-paced finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full accounts receivable cycle for commercial accounts, including invoice review, payment tracking, and account maintenance.
• Communicate directly with tenants and customers to resolve outstanding balances, answer billing questions, and support collection efforts effectively.
• Monitor aging reports regularly and take appropriate action to reduce delinquent balances and improve cash flow.
• Apply incoming payments accurately and record daily cash activity in the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank transactions and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records remain accurate and current.
• Use Yardi and Excel to maintain account data, prepare reports, and analyze receivables activity.
• Support billing operations by verifying charges, updating account details, and helping maintain timely invoicing.
• Partner with accounting leadership on reporting and other receivables-related tasks as business needs evolve.