Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Jersey City, New Jersey, in a contract capacity with permanent potential. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with payment activity and reconciliations, and confident handling customer account issues in a fast-moving environment. The position focuses on cash application, collections, credit support, and reporting while partnering with internal teams to keep receivables accurate and up to date.Responsibilities:• Review daily bank activity, reconcile incoming deposits, and ensure cash receipts are reflected accurately in internal records.• Apply customer remittances to outstanding balances, research unmatched payments, and resolve short payments or disputed items.• Maintain detailed tracking across spreadsheets and internal files for deposits, customer account activity, and payment exceptions.• Handle multiple payment channels, including electronic transfers, checks, and credit card transactions, while recording related fees and bank charges correctly.• Monitor aging trends, follow up with customers on overdue invoices, and support collection efforts for slow-paying or higher-risk accounts.• Prepare and distribute account statements on a scheduled basis and provide invoice copies or backup documentation when requested by customers.• Work closely with billing, operations, and other internal teams to address payment concerns, clarify account issues, and resolve escalations.• Support credit-related activities by reviewing applications, validating business and banking information, and maintaining complete customer credit documentation.• Reconcile credit card activity to invoices and deposits, track transaction details, and maintain secure records in line with company policies.• Assist with month-end receivables close, reporting tasks, electronic filing, exchange rate updates, and other administrative support tied to customer accounts.