Job Description

If you\'re an organized individual looking to further your career as an Accounts Receivable (A/R) professional, Robert Half has a terrific opportunity for you to check out. To succeed in this role, 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. If you are a top performer seeking a solid benefits packaged and a great work environment, apply today! This is a long-term contract / temporary Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area.

Key responsibilities

- Confirm documents and codes

- Review status of delinquent accounts daily and initiate collection action by contacting customers

- Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in various ledgers

- Process payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP

- Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans

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

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

- Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization

Requirements

- ERP system experience

- AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field preferred

- Reliable skills in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills

- 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable

- Strong analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy

- Commercial collections experience

- Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)

- Knowledge of billing

- Experience with QuickBooks

- Deep understanding of Cash Collections

- High attention to detail

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