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Robert Half International Accounts Receivable Clerk in New Providence, New Jersey
Description
If you're looking for Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk work, we have a job opening for a self-starting and detail-oriented candidate! This is a long-term temporary-to-full-time Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Summit, New Jersey area. Accountemps is filling a job opening for an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk, to join the accounting team at a growing Interior Design company. 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 report, place billing and collection calls, maintain cash receipts journal, update, and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L. We are seeking candidates who are looking for career growth potential, and who are capable of processing 200+ invoices per week.
Key responsibilities
Settle bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a variety of ledgers
Promote, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization
Locate delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, phone contact, written correspondence, and make arrangements for payment
Verify documents and codes
Assist in setting up payment plans; contact clients to help resolve payment issues
Compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports and take care of payments in compliance with GAAP
Communicate information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
Execute a range of foundational accounting tasks in agreement with normal procedures, including general accounting tasks
Requirements
Deep understanding of cash applications
Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)
Foundational knowledge in chargebacks
Knowledge of Commercial Collections
2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
Be detailed, flexible, and organized
Reliable skills in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills
Knowledgeable of Microsoft Navision preferred
Strong analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
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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