Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support high-volume cash application and payment posting activities for a Long-term Contract position in Rockaway, New Jersey. This role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable with manual processes, and confident working with daily wire and check activity across retail customer accounts. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate receivable records, apply incoming payments to open invoices, and support overall accounts receivable operations with a strong focus on precision and follow-through.

Responsibilities:
• Apply incoming customer payments to the correct invoices by reviewing remittance details and account activity.
• Process daily cash transactions, including wire transfers and check payments, while maintaining accurate posting records.
• Reconcile payment information against open balances to ensure receipts are matched properly within accounts receivable records.
• Record account adjustments such as credits and chargebacks in alignment with supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review daily cash reporting to track posted activity and highlight exceptions.
• Access wire payment details, interpret remittance information, and allocate funds across multiple invoices when needed.
• Investigate unapplied cash and resolve payment discrepancies by researching supporting account and transaction data.
• Safeguard sensitive customer banking information while following established internal controls.
• Assist with manually intensive accounts receivable tasks and support cleanup of outstanding payment items as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements, including support for increased automation within receivables workflows.• At least 1 year of experience in accounts receivable, cash application, or a closely related accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of payment posting, invoice matching, and daily cash activity processing.
• Experience handling wire transfers, check payments, and high-volume transaction environments.
• Ability to review remittance details carefully and apply payments accurately across multiple invoices.
• Familiarity with credits, chargebacks, and general accounts receivable reconciliation activities.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort performing manual, repetitive financial processing tasks.
• Ability to manage confidential financial and customer banking information responsibly.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used in receivables operations.