Job Information
Robert Half International Accounts Receivable Clerk in Los Angeles, California
Description
Accountemps is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk. The accounting team is growing quickly and is looking for someone interested in great career growth potential and a great benefits package. 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. Candidates who are self-starters and who have high attention to detail will be the best fit for this Accounts Receivable Clerk position, since they will handle 200+ invoices a week. This is a short-term temporary Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Los Angeles, California area.
Your responsibilities
Verify codes and documents
Perform a variety of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks
Take care of payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization
Present information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in different ledgers
Pinpoint delinquent customer accounts through various means, including skip-tracing, phone contact, written correspondence, and make arrangements for payment
Assist in setting up payment plans; contact clients to help resolve payment issues
Requirements
Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
Foundational knowledge in commercial collections
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Excel Formulas experience
Demonstrated analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
Efficient in ERP systems
Dependability in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills in particular
AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field preferred
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
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: DOE
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date Posted: January 7, 2021
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Reference: 00320-0011606369
Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance