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Robert Half Accounts Receivable Clerk in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
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 short-term contract / contract / temporary to permanent Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Saint Louis, Missouri area. Robert Half is partnering with a growing Retail company who is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk to join the accounting team. As part of their duties, the Accounts Receivable Clerk 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. You're a good fit for this position is you are looking for career growth potential, and are capable of processing 200+ invoices per week.
Major responsibilities
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
Pinpoint delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. written correspondence, phone contact, skip-tracing, and making arrangements for payment
Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in various ledgers
Compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports and take care of payments in compliance with GAAP
Communicate, reinforce, and support the values, culture, and mission of the organization
Verify documents and codes
Provide information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders Requirements - Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
Billing experience required
Foundational knowledge in Microsoft Excel
Solid understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR)
Strong familiarity with Collecting Payments
AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Knowledgeable of ERP systems
Established analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
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