Accounts Receivable Clerk

Company: Robert Half Accountemps
Location: Springfield
Posted on: February 3, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionAccountemps is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk. If you're looking for great career growth potential and a great benefits package, you might be the right candidate for this quickly growing accounting team. On an average day, 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. The Accounts Receivable Clerk must be a self-starter with high attention to detail, in order to handle 200+ invoices a week. This is a long-term temporary-to-full-time Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Springfield, Oregon area.Responsibilities

• Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans
• Review status of delinquent accounts daily and initiate collection action by contacting customers
• Balance bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a number of different ledgers
• Provide information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
• Communicate, reinforce, and support the values, culture, and mission of the organization
• Execute a range of foundational accounting tasks in agreement with normal procedures, including general accounting tasks
• Compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports and take care of payments in compliance with GAAP
• Test documents and codesRequirements
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
  • Foundational knowledge in Microsoft Excel
  • Command of Sage 100
  • Accounts Receivable (AR) experience desired
  • Proficiency in customer service
  • Billing Collection experience highly desired
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field preferred
  • General proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policyAccountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune magazines list of World's Most Admired Companies since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $16.50 - $17.00 / HourlyLocation: SPRINGFIELD, ORDate Posted: January 22, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 03610-0011344729Staffing Area: Accountemps

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