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Robert Half Accounts Receivable Clerk in Parsippany, New Jersey
Description We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to manage financial processes, ensure accuracy in customer payments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and proficiency in financial systems and tools.
Responsibilities:
• Address customer inquiries regarding receivables and provide timely resolutions.
• Escalate unresolved payment issues and monitor progress until resolution is achieved.
• Act as the backup for daily customer bank draft processes, including notifications and remittance applications.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for provisional customer accounts.
• Collaborate with customer service, billing, and other departments to resolve invoice-related discrepancies.
• Apply prepayments to customer accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct reconciliations of customer accounts, including generating statements.
• Review customer balances as directed by the supervisor to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with special projects and audit-related tasks as needed. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in accounts receivable or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced expertise in Excel.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar financial systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Skilled in multitasking and managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, particularly in editing documents.
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