Accounting Project Specialist

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Accounting Project Specialist (Contract)

Location: Clifton, NJ

Are you the type of accounting professional who loves solving puzzles, cleaning up complex reconciliations, and bringing clarity to messy financial records? My client is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a high-impact

4–6 week contract assignment focused on resolving aged Accounts Receivable issues, improving processes, and helping restore accuracy to the accounting function.

Why You Should Apply

  • Immediate-start contract opportunity (4–6 weeks minimum)
  • High-visibility project working directly with accounting leadership
  • Opportunity to make a measurable impact on the business
  • Potential for future project work or longer-term opportunities
  • Flexible opportunity ideal for experienced accountants, consultants, or return-to-work professionals

What You'll Be Doing

  • Investigate and reconcile aged A/R balances, some dating back several years
  • Research customer deductions, short-payments, billing discrepancies, and return-related issues
  • Communicate directly with customers to resolve account variances
  • Analyze payment application issues involving multiple invoices and purchase orders
  • Identify root causes and recommend process improvements
  • Assist with documenting accounting procedures and best practices

About You

  • Strong background in A/R reconciliation and investigative accounting
  • Ability to untangle complex customer account discrepancies
  • Comfortable interacting directly with customers regarding payment issues
  • Skilled at identifying process gaps and implementing practical solutions
  • Available to commit substantial weekly hours during the project period

How To Apply

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to ***email_hidden*** and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#19918