Accounts Receivable Specialist

A long-established U.S.-based jewelry manufacturer serving the jewelry trade is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable professional. Built on decades of craftsmanship and a relationship-first approach, the organization partners with independent jewelers, regional operators, and large retailers alike. The company offers a modern work setting along with a strong total rewards package that includes health coverage, retirement savings with profit sharing, paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays.

Position Overview

This role reports directly to the CFO and is well-suited for someone who brings a hands-on mindset, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision. The ideal candidate is comfortable working at a granular level while also analyzing trends and producing clear reporting. Experience resolving chargebacks, applying cash, reconciling accounts, and supporting collections activity is required, along with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and communicate findings to leadership.

General Responsibilities

• Partner with the Accounts Receivable team to manage outreach via phone and written communication in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
• Provide customer support related to balances, credits, short payments, and discrepancy research.
• Monitor and maintain an assigned portfolio of customer accounts.
• Drive reduction of delinquency across assigned accounts through consistent follow-up.
• Support additional Accounting Department tasks as needed.
• Coordinate timely communication with Sales regarding customer account status and follow-up needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review the A/R aging report weekly and take action to resolve open invoices and past-due balances.
• Update invoices, maintain customer records, and produce monthly statements.
• Reconcile credit card payments and ensure accurate posting.
• Apply payments for designated key accounts.
• Track returns for key accounts and collaborate with the returns function to resolve variances.
• Assist with month-end close activities and periodic bank audit support.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• At least 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, including cash application and chargeback processing.
• Self-directed, dependable, and effective both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong Excel capability (VLOOKUP and pivot tables preferred), plus proficiency with Word and Outlook.
• Experience with accounting systems preferred (exposure to Sage/Peachtree/QuickBooks is a plus).

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an accounting or finance degree?
• Are you permanently authorized to work in the U.S.?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Northvale, NJ 07647 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $32