Description Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist looking to explore exciting career opportunities? Robert Half is seeking skilled and detail-oriented professionals like you to join our talent pipeline for future A/R roles across a variety of industries in the Central NJ area. Whether you're actively searching or passively exploring your options, let us help connect you to your next great opportunity. Position Overview Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialists play a critical role in managing and optimizing a company’s cash flow by processing, tracking, and collecting payments. As an A/R Specialist, you'll work directly with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate handling of receivables, driving efficiency and minimizing outstanding balances. Key Responsibilities While specific responsibilities may vary by company, the general duties for an A/R Specialist include: + Invoice Management: Generate, issue, and distribute accurate invoices to customers. + Payment Posting: Record customer payments in financial systems, ensuring proper reconciliation. + Customer Communication: Contact clients regarding outstanding invoices and maintain positive relationships. + Collections: Follow up with customers on overdue balances, resolving payment delays or disputes professionally and efficiently. + Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile customer accounts to ensure accuracy in billing and payment records. + Reporting: Prepare and analyze aging reports to track overdue accounts and highlight trends. + Compliance: Ensure all financial transactions align with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. + Process Improvements: Recommend or implement efficiencies to optimize the A/R process. Requirements Preferred Qualifications + Proven experience in accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or a related role. + Familiarity with accounting software programs (e.g., QuickBooks, Intuit, SAP, or NetSuite). + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. + Strong organizational and time-management skills. + Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. + Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (preferred but not required). Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .