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Accounts Receivable Clerk
Robert Half • Federal Way, WA 98093 • Posted 3 days ago
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Receivable Clerk to assist in the accounts receivable process. The role involves billing customers, processing payments, managing invoices, and maintaining accounting records. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration desired. Proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar role is required, along with proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with relevant software.
Responsibilities
- Post daily receipts and update customer files.
- Process invoices and issue them to customers.
- Perform account reconciliations regularly and resolve any discrepancies.
- Maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
- Process and monitor incoming payments, and secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts.
- Update receivable ledger, and keep track of clients who are overdue on their payments.
- Respond to customer inquiries, resolve invoice disputes and clarify account discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end closing processes.
- Support financial auditing processes when necessary.
- Ensuring all transactions are compliant with financial policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar role.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with relevant software (e.g. QuickBooks).
- Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Good mathematical skills and the ability to work with numbers.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with customers and resolve issues.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
Preferred
- An Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
About Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.
Full Job Description
We are looking to hire a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Receivable Clerk to assist in the accounts receivable process of our company. Your responsibilities will primarily revolve around billing customers, processing payments, managing invoices, and maintaining accounting records.
Responsibilities:
+ Post daily receipts and update customer files.
+ Process invoices and issue them to customers.
+ Perform account reconciliations regularly and resolve any discrepancies.
+ Maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
+ Processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.
+ Update receivable ledger, and keep track of clients who are overdue on their payments.
+ Respond to customer inquiries, resolve invoice disputes and clarify account discrepancies.
+ Assist with month-end closing processes.
+ Support financial auditing processes when necessary.
+ Ensuring all transactions are compliant with financial policies and procedures.
Requirements
Requirements:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent. An Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is desired.
+ Proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar role.
+ Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
+ Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with relevant software (e.g. QuickBooks).
+ Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
+ Good mathematical skills and the ability to work with numbers.
+ Strong communication skills to liaise with customers and resolve issues.
+ Ability to handle confidential information.
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.
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