Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a retail apparel organization in Hudson County, New Jersey. This position is centered on strengthening receivables operations with a strong emphasis on chargeback management, payment follow-up, and account reconciliation. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners to address billing issues, improve collection consistency, and help maintain accurate financial records across daily AR activities.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee chargeback activity, investigate underlying causes, and take timely action to support resolution and recovery.

- Conduct regular outreach on outstanding commercial accounts to improve collection results and promote a dependable follow-up rhythm.

- Collaborate with internal departments to examine short payments, deductions, and other account variances affecting customer balances.

- Reconcile receivable transactions and update account records to ensure billing and payment information remains accurate and current.

- Support daily accounts receivable operations by monitoring open items, posting updates, and helping keep aging reports organized.

- Identify recurring payment issues and share findings that can help streamline dispute handling and reduce future discrepancies.

Requirements

- 1 year experience working in accounts receivable, including transaction review and customer account support

- Hands-on experience managing chargebacks, deductions, or disputed customer payments

- Ability to research account discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with internal stakeholders

- Strong Excel skill s- pivots and vlookups are a must

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