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Robert Half Accounting Assistant in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama
Description
If you desire to start a career as an Accounting Clerk, Robert Half is currently trying to fill the position for a prominent company in the financial services industry. In this Accounting Clerk role, you will be responsible for matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, data entry and assisting in the process of Accounts Receivable (A/R). Come work in a stimulating work environment in a position with excellent growth opportunity, great benefits, and consistently rewarding work. This is a contract to full-time employment opportunity based in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
What you get to do every single day
Standard accounting: help with month end close and assist with financial reports
Codify documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes
Support Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, and help with collection of past due balance
Remedy discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required
Produce statements and reports that require utilization of a wide range of sources
Requirements - Demonstrated knowledge of Invoice Payment
General familiarity with month end closings
Great Plains (GPAC) experience highly desired
Prepare Financial Reports experience required
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Adeptness in customer invoices
Foundational knowledge in Microsoft Great Plains Accounting
Comprehensive knowledge of commercial collections
Experience with high volume data entry
AA or BS/BA in Accounting or related field preferred
Ability to multitask and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds
Spreadsheet and ERP system experience is a plus
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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