Customer Accounting Administrator

Description Robert Half is seeking an experienced, organized Accounts Receivable (A/R) professional to further the efforts of a successful company. To succeed in this role, you will enter, post and reconcile batches, research and resolve customer A/R issues, prepare aging report, place billing and collection calls, maintain cash receipts journal, update, and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L. If you have growth mindset and you thrive under pressure, you are probably a great fit for our team! This is a short-term contract / temporary Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Cambridge, Ontario area. Your responsibilities

• Corroborate documents and codes
• Identify delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. skip-tracing, written correspondence, phone contact, and making arrangements for payment
• Help resolve payment issues by contacting clients, assist in setting up payment plans
• Process payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
• Execute a range of foundational accounting tasks in agreement with normal procedures, including general accounting tasks
• Be an ambassador of the mission, values, and culture of the organization
• Settle bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a variety of ledgers
• Provide information, as requested to the sales/marketing department, shippers, customers, and other stakeholders

Requirements

• Cash applications experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of account reconciliation
• Expertise in Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Deep understanding of billing
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Well-founded grasp of Microsoft Great Plains Accounting
• Cash Collections experience
• 1+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable
• AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field desired
• Reliable skills in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills
• Be detailed, flexible, and organized
• Skilled with ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy

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. Questions? Call your local office at . All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2024 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to