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Robert Half Accounting Assistant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Description We are in search of a meticulous and dedicated Accounting Assistant to become part of our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves a variety of accounting tasks, such as processing customer applications, maintaining accurate customer records, and resolving customer inquiries. You will be working within our industry to monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action.
Responsibilities:
• Manage incoming phone calls and ensure appropriate greetings and responses.
• Handle Accounts Receivable tasks including sorting documents, processing invoices/cash receipts, coding to the correct account, and filing accordingly.
• Oversee Accounts Payable duties such as printing, copying, and compiling vendor invoices from email and regular mail, and coding with vendor numbers and GL accounts as needed.
• Review vendor statements upon receipt to identify potential issues and liaise with the Controller and/or vendor to resolve any discrepancies.
• Engage professionally with customers and vendors for daily inquiries.
• Collect, verify, and review all credit card payments and receipts, including both company and salesmen expenses.
• Conduct audits on freight charges and billings to ensure quoted prices match the billed amounts.
• Assist Accounts Receivable with freight/damage claims as needed.
• Process purchase order acknowledgments, update dates from vendors, and request shipping dates from all vendors for our warehouses.
• Audit pick tickets for appropriate information before shipping in our computer system and collaborate with other departments (shipping/receiving, order entry) to correct issues prior to invoicing. Requirements • Possession of an Associates in Accounting or related field
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation
• Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Proficient in Data Entry tasks
• Experience in Invoice Processing
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage stress effectively in high-pressure situations
• Familiarity with accounting software and applications.
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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