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Robert Half Accounts Payable Clerk in Niles, Illinois
Description Robert Half has partnered with a successful Manufacturing firm in finding an experienced Accounts Receivable (A/R) detail oriented to join their growing team. In this position, you will 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. If you are a top performer seeking a solid benefits packaged and a great work environment, apply today! This is a long-term contract / contract / contract / temporary to full-time Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Niles, Illinois area.
What you get to do every day
Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in different ledgers
Confirm documents and codes
Complete a wide range 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
Identify delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, written correspondence, phone contact, and making arrangements for payment
Be an ambassador of the mission, values, and culture of the organization
Compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports and take care of payments in compliance with GAAP
Present information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders Requirements - Strong analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Command of Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field desired
2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
Data entry experience
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Accounts Payable (AP) experience desired
Excel Formulas experience required
Skilled with ERP systems
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