Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half - King of Prussia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

King of Prussia, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are providing an opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team located in FT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity, with a focus on account reconciliation, accounts receivable, billing, cash applications, and cash collections. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining accuracy in our financial records and will play a crucial role in our financial operations. The position requires a detail-oriented individual who can efficiently manage various financial tasks while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will work closely with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with customers through effective communication and problem-solving skills. This role is essential for the overall financial health of the organization, and the ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, particularly in accounts receivable processes.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently process customer credit applications, ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Update and maintain customer credit records, reflecting the most recent transactions and changes.
• Handle customer inquiries, providing prompt and accurate responses and solutions.
• Monitor customer accounts regularly, identifying any irregularities or discrepancies.
• Utilize software such as Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP for financial operations and record-keeping.
• Execute account reconciliation tasks to align our books, including verifying and correcting data.
• Manage billing operations, ensuring all invoices are issued and processed in a timely manner.
• Handle cash applications, applying payments to appropriate accounts and keeping accurate records.
• Perform cash collections, contacting customers to resolve payment issues and ensure timely collections.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis, financial reporting, and record-keeping.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation is a must.
• Must have a strong understanding and experience in Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Experience in Billing processes is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in Cash Applications.
• Must have experience in Cash Collections.
• Commercial Collections experience is necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Must have experience with Oracle.
• QuickBooks knowledge and experience is essential.
• SAP experience is necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan