Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description

DescriptionAccountemps is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk. Great career growth potential and a great benefits package are available to candidates interested in joining this quickly growing accounting team. If you're interested in work where 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, you will succeed in this position. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will handle 200+ invoices a week, so we are seeking candidates who are self-starters, with high attention to detail. This is a long-term temporary-to-full-time Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Athens, Georgia area. For immediate consideration, send resumes directly Kerry.connolly@accountemps.com!Major responsibilities

Help resolve payment issues by contacting clients, 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

Be an ambassador of the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Take care of payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP

Settle bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a variety of ledgers

Verify documents and codes

Execute a range of foundational accounting tasks in agreement with normal procedures, including general accounting tasks

Provide information, as requested to the sales/marketing department, shippers, customers, and other stakeholders

Requirements

AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field

General proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred

Strong attention to detail

Demonstrated analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy

3+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable

Skilled with ERP systems

QuickBooks experience required

Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)

Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. From accounting clerks and bookeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we provide you with access to exciting career opportunities. Our personalized approach, innovative matching technology and global network with local market expertise help you find the legal opportunities that match your skills and priorities — fast. By working with us, you have access to challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and training to enhance your skill sets.

From philanthropy to environmental stewardship to employee programs, Robert Half is proud to have an active role in the communities in which we live and work. Our company has appeared on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” list every year since 1998.

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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.© 2020 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $13.46 - $15.59 / HourlyLocation: Athens, GADate Posted: August 6, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 00920-0011523654Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance