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Robert Half International Accounts Receivable Clerk in Fairfax, Virginia
Description
Accountemps is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk. Candidates who are looking for great career growth potential and a great benefits package will be interested in joining this quickly growing accounting team. The strongest candidates for this position will be able to enter, post and reconcile batches, research and resolve customer A/R issues, prepare aging report, place billing and collection calls, maintain cash receipts journal, update, and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L. In this Accounts Receivable Clerk position, you will need to be a self-starter with high attention to detail, in order to succeed at handling 200+ invoices a week. This is a short-term temporary-to-full-time Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Fairfax, Virginia area.
How you will make an impact
Communicate information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in different ledgers
Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization
Carry out an assortment of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks
Assist in setting up payment plans; contact clients to help resolve payment issues
Process payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
Locate delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, phone contact, written correspondence, and make arrangements for payment
Test documents and codes
Requirements
Command of Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
Proven analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
Current and relevant ERP system experience
AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field desired
2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
Excellent attention to detail
Excel VBA experience required
Excel Formulas experience
Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.
When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.
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Salary: $13.46 - $15.59 / Hourly
Location: Fairfax, VA
Date Posted: January 13, 2021
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
Job Reference: 04530-0011667364
Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance