Senior Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist
HybridTrenton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Senior AR/AP Specialist responsible for end-to-end accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including cash application, collections, invoice processing, vendor management, accrual preparation, and month-end close support. Acts as a key liaison between accounting, operations, customers, and vendors to ensure accurate financial transactions, effective cash flow management, and compliance with company policies. Primary duties include generating and applying payments, reconciling cash, managing AR aging and collections, processing vendor invoices, maintaining W-9s, preparing 1099 reporting, month-end close and accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and delivering reporting on cash flow and KPIs; supports internal controls and SOX/compliance as applicable; seeks process improvements and automation opportunities and collaborates with cross-functional teams across geographic regions.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 4–7 years of progressive AR and AP experience
- Experience with cash application, collections, month-end close, and account reconciliations
- Experience in a multi-entity or high-volume environment preferred
- Knowledge of internal controls and GAAP
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
- Experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Familiarity with 1099 reporting and sales tax processes
- Experience with workflow and AP automation systems is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with SAP Business One and Wrike a plus
- Ability to work with co-workers in different geographic regions
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 4–7 years of progressive AR and AP experience
- Experience with cash application, collections, month-end close, and account reconciliations
- Experience in a multi-entity or high-volume environment preferred
- Knowledge of internal controls and GAAP
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
- Experience with 1099 reporting and sales tax processes
- Experience with workflow and AP automation systems is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with SAP Business One and Wrike a plus
- Ability to work with colleagues in different geographic regions
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Continuous improvement mindset with focus on process efficiency
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