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Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half • Jessup, MD 20794 • Posted 4 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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In-person • Full-time • $20.90-$24.20/hr • Entry Level

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We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk based in Jessup, Maryland, to manage customer accounts, process applications, and maintain accurate records. The role involves handling and resolving customer inquiries, monitoring accounts, and ensuring efficient billing and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role, proficiency in Accounts Receivable tasks, and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

  • Efficiently process customer credit applications and ensure their accuracy
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer credit records
  • Act as the primary point of contact for resolving customer account inquiries
  • Regularly monitor customer accounts and take necessary actions
  • Assist the customer service team with new orders and follow up to ensure accurate billing
  • Resolve account discrepancies and process returns and refunds when necessary
  • Oversee and update customer files to ensure data accuracy
  • Manage all billing and reporting activities within set deadlines
  • Abide by all Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act rules and regulations
  • Act as a liaison in maintaining quality service to the customer and a positive company image by resolving customer account inquiries

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum of 1-year experience in a similar role, such as Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar finance position
  • Proficiency in Accounts Receivable (AR) tasks
  • Experience in billing procedures
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Excel for financial purposes
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Demonstrated ability in account management
  • Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with various internal departments
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to make sound decisions

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

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

Job Description

Job Description
We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk based in Jessup, Maryland. The role primarily revolves around managing customer accounts, processing applications, and maintaining accurate records. As part of our team, you will be expected to handle and resolve customer inquiries, monitor customer accounts, and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently process customer credit applications and ensure their accuracy
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer credit records
• Act as the primary point of contact for resolving customer account inquiries
• Regularly monitor customer accounts and take necessary actions
• Assist the customer service team with new orders and follow up to ensure accurate billing
• Resolve account discrepancies and process returns and refunds when necessary
• Oversee and update customer files to ensure data accuracy
• Manage all billing and reporting activities within set deadlines
• Abide by all Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act rules and regulations
• Act as a liaison in maintaining quality service to the customer and a positive company image by resolving customer account inquiries.• Minimum of 1-year experience in a similar role, such as Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar finance position
• Proficiency in Accounts Receivable (AR) tasks
• Experience in billing procedures
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel for financial purposes
• Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on resolving account discrepancies
• Demonstrated ability in account management, including maintaining client relationships and managing financial transactions
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with various internal departments
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to make sound decisions
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is preferred but not mandatory.