AR Specialist

American Dream - East Rutherford, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

East Rutherford, NJ

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail, and dining, comprising more than 3 million square feet just minutes away from New York City in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial health of the organization by managing the accounts receivable process. This position involves reviewing data entry and ensuring timely collection of payments, as well as monitoring the input of all cash receipts from park tenants, sponsors, and other miscellaneous revenue sources. The specialist will be responsible for verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records, updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial business transactions such as disbursements, expense vouchers, cash receipts, and accounts payable. In this role, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will enter data into the computer system using defined computer programs, compile data, and prepare a variety of reports. They will also reconcile records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers, and recommend actions to resolve discrepancies. Investigating questionable data and collecting outstanding payments are also key responsibilities of this position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting practices and excellent communication skills to effectively resolve vendor and internal issues.

Responsibilities

• Review data entry and ensure timely collection of payments.
• Monitor the input of all cash receipts from park tenants, sponsors, and other miscellaneous revenue sources.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial business transactions.
• Enter data into the computer system using defined computer programs.
• Compile data and prepare a variety of reports.
• Reconcile records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
• Recommend actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate questionable data.
• Collect outstanding payments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-Secondary degree with emphasis in accounting preferred.
• 3+ years' proven experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of accounting software and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of general accounts payable and accounts receivable practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for resolving vendor/internal issues.
• Basic Excel and Word experience for miscellaneous projects as assigned.