Our esteemed client in New Brunswick, New Jersey is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable functions and will be responsible for managing customer accounts, handling various receivable inquiries, and ensuring timely collections. You will interact directly with customers to resolve billing disputes, process adjustments, and facilitate returns and credits in a professional and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage accounts receivable records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Contact customers regarding outstanding balances, returns, credits, rebates, and any other receivable matters.
• Monitor and follow up on overdue invoices to ensure payments are received within company policy.
• Review and process customer returns, credits, and adjustments in the accounting system.
• Work closely with the sales and customer service departments to resolve billing discrepancies and disputes.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies or issues related to payment, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and process daily cash receipts and post payments to customer accounts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures related to receivables.
• Provide reporting on accounts receivable aging, outstanding balances, and other relevant data.
• Support management with ad-hoc reports and other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with customers and internal teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (experience with [insert software] preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle sensitive customer information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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Nicholas Umbro