Accounts Receivable Accountant

Description

Robert Half is looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support the financial operations of our client's team in the South Jersey area. In this Accounts Receivable Accountant role, you will help drive accurate receivables management by reviewing customer account activity, supporting collection efforts, and resolving payment discrepancies. You will partner with finance, sales, and customer-facing teams to improve cash flow, reduce aged balances, and maintain strong client relationships while upholding company policies.

Responsibilities:

+ Review customer account activity to identify credit concerns, overdue balances, and collection priorities before issues escalate.

+ Coordinate with sales and accounts receivable leadership to investigate pricing differences and support timely resolution of disputed charges.

+ Lead collection follow-up for assigned accounts by organizing aging balances, contacting customers, and driving prompt payment outcomes.

+ Work closely with cash application, credit, and collections teams to reconcile account differences and ensure accurate posting of customer payments.

+ Resolve customer disputes efficiently while maintaining strong client relationships and reinforcing established payment terms.

+ Prepare and interpret receivables, collections, and credit exposure reports to highlight performance trends and areas needing attention.

Requirements

The ideal Accounts Receivable Accountant candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education.

Other requirements for the Accounts Receivable Accountant position include and are not limited to:

+ 3+ years of experience in credit and collections or accounts receivable.

+ Manufacturing and/or distribution industry experience

+ Proficiency in ERP systems and cash application software.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Interested candidates should reach out to Zed Koleilat at and reference JO#

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