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Robert Half International Accounts Receivable Clerk in TARRYTOWN, New York
Description
Accountemps is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk. Candidates who are looking for great career growth potential and a great benefits package will be interested in joining this quickly growing accounting team. If you are 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, you are a good fit for this position. The strongest candidates for this Accounts Receivable Clerk position will be self-starters with high attention to detail, ready to handle 200+ invoices a week. This is a short-term temporary-to-full-time Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Tarrytown, New York area.
Responsibilities
Complete a wide range of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks
Corroborate documents and codes
Identify delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, written correspondence, phone contact, and making arrangements for payment
Compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports and take care of payments in compliance with GAAP
Settle bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a variety of ledgers
Communicate information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
Promote, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization
Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans
Requirements
AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field
Demonstrated analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
Solid understanding of commercial collections
Expertise in Accounts Receivable (AR)
Command of Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
Great attention to detail
1+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
Proficient in ERP systems
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: $16.15 - $18.70 / Hourly
Location: TARRYTOWN, NY
Date Posted: January 11, 2021
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
Job Reference: 02970-0011665359
Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance