Description Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk. The accounting team is growing quickly and is looking for someone interested in great career growth potential and a great benefits package. 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. Since the Accounts Receivable Clerk will handle 200+ invoices a week, they must be a self-starter with high attention to detail. This is a long-term contract / temporary to hire Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Oak Brook, Illinois area.Responsibilities
Locate delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, phone contact, written correspondence, and make arrangements for payment
Provide information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
Complete a wide range of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks
Communicate, reinforce, and support the values, culture, and mission of the organization
Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans
Compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports and take care of payments in compliance with GAAP
Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in various ledgers
Corroborate documents and codes Requirements - Proven analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy
Be detailed, flexible, and organized
Experience with Aging Reports
Yardi experience required
Accounts Receivable (AR) experience desired
Strong familiarity with High-Volume Invoicing
Billing experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems
AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field desired
2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .