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Robert Half Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist in Albany, New York
Description Rachel Miller with Robert Half is partnering with a client in Albany, seeking an Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk to join the Team! The role involves handling both accounts payable and receivable tasks, ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations within a diverse industry.
Job Responsibilities: Accounts Payable (AP) Processing: Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system. Prepare and send invoices to vendors. Obtain necessary approvals for vendor payments. Accounts Receivable (AR) Processing: Generate, edit, and produce accurate monthly client billings via email, mail, or client portals. Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts payable and receivable. Review and resolve outstanding account balances. Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate records in account registers, ledgers, and journals. Discrepancy Resolution: Address and resolve account discrepancies. Collaborate with operations and sales teams for issue resolution. Payment Monitoring: Ensure timely payments and follow up on past-due accounts. Drive collections efforts to meet deadlines. Vendor and Customer Support: Respond promptly to vendor and customer inquiries. Set up new vendor and customer accounts as required. Process Improvement: Identify and recommend enhancements to billing and vendor payment processes. Reporting and Collaboration: Generate financial reports. Work closely with the Accounting Manager and Controller on financial tasks and strategies. Requirements Requirements Associates in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field. 2 years equivalent experience in similar role. Highly proficient using a personal computer (PC) and Microsoft Products (e.g. Word, Excel, Office, Outlook). Able to pass pre-employment all candidates required to undergo drug screening and work in a drug free workplace. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to multitask and work well in a team setting. Experience working with ERP systems Physical Demands Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 20 pounds
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