We are looking for a Credit Clerk in the Middlesex County, NJ area. In this role you will be responsible for AR, posting payments, purchase orders, requesting statements from vendors, and more. If you have 2+ years of experience in a credit operations or accounts receivable role and are proficient with excel, this might be the opportunity for you. Responsibilities:• Process incoming customer payments, including cash, checks, and electronic transfers, ensuring efficient and accurate recording.• Perform account reconciliation by verifying invoices, payments, and financial data to maintain accuracy and address discrepancies.• Handle light collections by following up on overdue payments and managing outstanding balances.• Generate and maintain reports such as accounts receivable aging and customer account summaries to provide actionable insights.• Post transactions to customer accounts and maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare and mail customer statements, ensuring timely communication of account details.• Match bills of lading to freight invoices and purchase orders to vendor bills, ensuring proper documentation.• Maintain organized credit files to support credit decisions and compliance requirements.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or credit operations. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic arithmetic operations. • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with customers and internal teams. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Customer service-oriented mindset to build and maintain positive relationships. • Familiarity with payment processing, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. • Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives. • Previous experience in a credit department or similar role is preferred.

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Woodbridge, NJ
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
21.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Credit Clerk in the Middlesex County, NJ area. In this role you will be responsible for AR, posting payments, purchase orders, requesting statements from vendors, and more. If you have 2+ years of experience in a credit operations or accounts receivable role and are proficient with excel, this might be the opportunity for you. Responsibilities:• Process incoming customer payments, including cash, checks, and electronic transfers, ensuring efficient and accurate recording.• Perform account reconciliation by verifying invoices, payments, and financial data to maintain accuracy and address discrepancies.• Handle light collections by following up on overdue payments and managing outstanding balances.• Generate and maintain reports such as accounts receivable aging and customer account summaries to provide actionable insights.• Post transactions to customer accounts and maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare and mail customer statements, ensuring timely communication of account details.• Match bills of lading to freight invoices and purchase orders to vendor bills, ensuring proper documentation.• Maintain organized credit files to support credit decisions and compliance requirements.
2025-10-01T12:43:48Z