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HireIQ lists this AP/AR & Collections Specialist opportunity in morris county, nj, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
AP / AR & Collections Specialist Location: Morris County, NJ
Salary:
Approximately $55,000–$70,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an AP / AR & Collections Specialist to join a growing construction and restoration business in Morris County.
The role will focus heavily on accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash application, and collections . We are looking for someone with recent experience in construction, restoration, contracting, or a similar project-based environment who is comfortable managing day-to-day accounting transactions and following outstanding balances through to payment.
Property insurance or claims experience is helpful, but it is not required for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable
Enter, code, and process vendor invoices
Prepare and issue customer invoices
Apply customer payments and maintain accurate AR records
Monitor AR aging and follow up on outstanding balances
Handle customer collections by phone and email
Research and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies
Maintain accurate vendor and customer records
Reconcile AP and AR activity
Assist with payment processing and vendor inquiries
Support construction-related billing documentation
Assist with lien waivers and the lien process
Support AIA or progress billing where applicable
Maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks
Work closely with project teams, customers, vendors, and management on billing and payment issues
Qualifications
Previous experience in AP, AR, billing, collections, or bookkeeping
Recent construction, restoration, contracting, or project-based industry experience strongly preferred
Strong hands-on experience with collections and AR follow-up
Experience processing vendor invoices and managing AP
QuickBooks experience preferred
Familiarity with construction accounting processes
Experience with AIA billing, lien waivers, or lien processes is a strong plus
Strong attention to detail and organization
Comfortable speaking directly with customers regarding outstanding balances
Ability to manage a high volume of invoices and payment activity
Candidates with a strong AP/AR and construction accounting background can be trained on the insurance-specific elements of the role.
Compensation
The expected salary range is approximately $55,000–$70,000 , depending on experience.
Candidates toward the upper end of the range should be able to independently manage AP, AR, billing, and collections with minimal supervision.
Who can apply
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