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Robert Half Accounts Receivable Clerk in Jericho, New York
Description If you're a self-starting and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk, we might have a job for you! This is a long-term contract / temporary Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Syosset, New York area. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be entering, posting, and reconciling batches, as well as researching and resolving customer A/R issues, preparing aging report, placing billing and collection calls, maintaining cash receipts journal, updating, and reconciling sub-ledger to G/L. Candidates looking for career growth potential and who are capable of processing 200+ invoices per week will be best fit for this position.
What you get to do every single day
Test documents and codes
Pinpoint delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. written correspondence, phone contact, skip-tracing, and making arrangements for payment
Take care of payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
Promote, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization
Settle bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a variety of ledgers
Communicate information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans
Complete a wide range of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks Requirements - Analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
Solid understanding of navigating basic office equipment and protocols
Experience with ERP systems
AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field preferred
2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Command of Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
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