We are currently seeking Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk candidates who are self-starting and detail-oriented. This is a short-term contract / temporary Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Coraopolis, Pennsylvania area. A growing Wholesale Distribution - Dur Goods company is partnering with Robert Half to find an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk to join their 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. We are seeking candidates who are looking for career growth potential, and who are capable of processing 200 invoices per week.
Your responsibilities
- Help resolve payment issues by contacting clients, assist in setting up payment plans
- Verify codes and documents
- Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in different ledgers
- Communicate information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
- Execute a range of foundational accounting tasks in agreement with normal procedures, including general accounting tasks
- Take care of payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
- Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Pinpoint delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. written correspondence, phone contact, skip-tracing, and making arrangements for payment
Requirements
- 2 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
- Demonstrated analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
- High attention to detail
- AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field
- Comprehensive knowledge of cash applications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
- Skilled with ERP systems