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Robert Half International Accounts Receivable Clerk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Description
There is an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk job opening for someone who is self-starting and detail-oriented. This is a short-term temporary to hire Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. A strong candidate for this Accounts Receivable Clerk position will be able to enter, post and reconcile batches, research and resolve customer A/R issues, prepare aging reports, place billing and collection calls, maintain cash receipts journal, update, and reconcile 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
Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in various ledgers
Process payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
Offer information to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
Pinpoint delinquent customer accounts through various means, including skip-tracing, phone contact, written correspondence, and make arrangements for payment
Perform a variety of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks
Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans
Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization
Corroborate documents and codes
Requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
Proven analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field
2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
Journal entries experience
Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
Expertise in Aged Receivables
ERP system experience
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
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: Milwaukee, WI
Date Posted: February 8, 2021
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Reference: 04600-0011698595
Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance