Accounts Receivable Specialist

Control Point Associates, Inc.•Warren Township, NJ

7d•$29 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Control Point Associates is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team in Warren, NJ. This role is crucial for managing outstanding invoices, communicating with clients, and ensuring timely payments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment within a leading surveying firm with over 30 years of experience.

Requirements

1–3 years of Accounts Receivable, Billing, Collections, or related accounting experience preferred
Business-to-business (B2B) collections experience strongly preferred
Experience in a professional services, engineering, construction, legal, or project-based billing environment is a plus
Strong communication, customer service, and follow-up skills
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
Experience with ERP/accounting systems required; Deltek, NetSuite, or similar ERP experience preferred
Experience working within a multi-entity organization is a plus
Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field is a plus
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
Persistent and professional in collections follow-up
Confident communicator comfortable interacting with clients and internal project teams
Team-oriented with a positive attitude
Adaptable and willing to learn new systems and processes
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and trustworthiness
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional services, engineering, construction, legal, or project-based billing environment
Deltek, NetSuite, or similar ERP experience
Experience working within a multi-entity organization
Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Responsibilities

Perform daily follow-up on outstanding invoices, delinquent accounts, and upcoming due balances
Communicate professionally with clients regarding invoice status, payment timing, account discrepancies, and payment commitments
Make outbound collection calls and send collection-related email communications
Maintain detailed collection activity, payment commitments, and follow-up schedules to ensure timely resolution of outstanding balances
Monitor AR aging reports and identify collection priorities and payment risks
Work closely with Billing, Accounting, Contracts, and Project Managers to resolve invoice disputes, support project-based billing activities, and manage receivables across multiple entities and business lines
Process and apply customer payments accurately
Assist with account reconciliations, client statement reviews, and open issue tracking
Escalate unresolved collection issues when appropriate
Support preparation of AR reports, dashboards, and collection updates for management
Help maintain organized billing documentation and supporting records
Support ongoing AR process improvements and departmental initiatives
Other duties as assigned