Accounts Receivable Specialist

at  Robert Half

A self-starting, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk (A/R) might be interested in this job opening. This is a long-term contract / temporary Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Watertown, Wisconsin area. Robert Half is partnering with a growing Manufacturing company who is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk to join the accounting team. Entering, posting, and reconciling batches, researching and resolving customer A/R issues, preparing aging report, placing billing and collection calls, maintaining cash receipts journal, updating, and reconciling sub-ledger to G/L will be among the Accounts Receivable Clerk’s duties. This is a great match for a candidate looking for career growth potential, and who is capable of processing 200+ invoices per week.

What you get to do every single day

• Settle bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a variety of ledgers
• Locate delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, phone contact, written correspondence, and make arrangements for payment
• Represent and exude the values, culture, and mission of the organization
• Offer information to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
• Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans
• Execute a range of foundational accounting tasks in agreement with normal procedures, including general accounting tasks
• Process payments and compile segments of annual reports and monthly closings in compliance with GAAP
• Corroborate documents and codes
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Code Invoices experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
• AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field desired
• Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
• Skilled with ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy

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• Settle bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a variety of ledgers
• Locate delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, phone contact, written correspondence, and make arrangements for payment
• Represent and exude the values, culture, and mission of the organization
• Offer information to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders
• Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans
• Execute a range of foundational accounting tasks in agreement with normal procedures, including general accounting tasks
• Process payments and compile segments of annual reports and monthly closings in compliance with GAAP
• Corroborate documents and codes
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Code Invoices experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
• AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field desired
• Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
• Skilled with ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting polic