CAC Is Hiring An Accounts Receivable Specialist

Join a reputable distributor in central New Jersey as an Accounts Receivable Specialist, helping maintain healthy cash flow and strong customer relationships in the wholesale restaurant supply industry. 🍽️💼

The Opportunity

We are an established wholesaler specializing in restaurant front- and back-of-the-house supplies. We are seeking an experienced and talented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will manage customer invoices and payments, ensuring smooth financial operations for our company.

🌟 Responsibilities & Duties

• Customer Relations: Address inquiries regarding accounts, payments, and invoices while fostering positive relationships and overseeing collections.
• Invoice Management: Send out invoices daily through our ERP system.
• Payment Processing: Record received payments, applying them to the correct accounts and invoices.
• Account Monitoring: Track open invoices and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Past-Due Accounts: Generate aging reports, identify overdue accounts, and communicate with customers for collection.
• Collaboration & Negotiation: Work closely with management and sales teams to negotiate payment plans, coordinate with collection agencies, and pursue legal actions if necessary.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile A/R ledgers, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate record-keeping for audits and financial reports.
• Reporting: Provide management with updates on A/R status, highlighting significant overdue accounts and collection efforts.
• Credit Evaluation: Assess credit histories, process credit references, establish credit limits and payment terms, and manage order holds/releases based on account status.
• Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years experience in accounts receivable.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP standards.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft 365, and general internet navigation.
• Experience in wholesale accounts receivable is a plus.
• Experience handling high-volume transactions is a plus.

📝 Qualifications & Skills for Success

• Highly proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, multitask, and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong project and time management skills with adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving capabilities.

💼 Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

🎁 Benefits

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

📍 Work Location

In person