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Accounting Clerk
- Robert Half Accountemps (Newark, NJ)
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Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Receivable Clerk to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Newark, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate financial reconciliation, and maintaining organized digital records. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional organizational and administrative skills.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and oversee accounts receivable collections, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Apply cash payments to customer accounts with precision and attention to detail.
• Perform month-end reconciliations for accounts receivable to ensure financial records are accurate.
• Transfer data from physical documents into database systems, maintaining data integrity.
• Develop and maintain a structured and efficient digital filing system.
• Coordinate and execute document scanning and electronic conversion projects.
• Process and digitize files for entry into a computer database.
• Organize outdated files by moving them to inactive storage or securely disposing of them with appropriate approvals.
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, scanning, and updating records.
• Take on additional clerical duties as needed to support office operations.
Requirements • Proven experience in accounts receivable, billing, and account reconciliation.
• Proficiency in processing invoices and managing financial data.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.
• Ability to organize and maintain digital and physical records efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work independently.
• Previous experience with document scanning and electronic record management is preferred.
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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