We're partnering with a growing company in Newark to find an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a contract assignment. You'll own the full-cycle AR process in NetSuite, covering billing, cash application, collections, and month-end support. It's a great fit for someone who can step in quickly, get up to speed fast, and keep receivables current and accurate. <br> - Create and send customer invoices in NetSuite, including recurring, milestone, and credit memo transactions - Post daily cash receipts (checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) and apply payments to open invoices - Reconcile customer accounts and resolve short-pays, deductions, and unapplied cash - Manage the AR aging report and run proactive collections by phone and email - Set up and maintain customer records and payment terms in NetSuite - Prepare AR reconciliations and support month-end close - Run saved searches and AR reports for management - Work with Sales and Customer Service to resolve billing disputes - Help with audit requests and documentation as needed
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to join their growing finance team. This individual will be responsible for managing outstanding receivables, proactively following up on past-due accounts, resolving payment discrepancies, and helping maintain healthy cash flow. The ideal candidate has experience in accounts receivable, business-to-business collections, and customer account management. Strong communication and follow-up skills are essential. Experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts and monitor outstanding receivables.</li><li>Proactively contact customers regarding past-due balances and outstanding invoices.</li><li>Perform business-to-business collections through phone calls, emails, and written correspondence.</li><li>Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, and billing disputes.</li><li>Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection efforts based on outstanding balances and payment history.</li><li>Apply customer payments and assist with cash application activities.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate account records.</li><li>Partner with internal sales, customer service, and accounting teams to resolve outstanding issues.</li><li>Identify potential collection risks and escalate delinquent accounts when necessary.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation of collection activities and customer communications.</li><li>Assist with month-end accounts receivable reporting and reconciliation activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>