• Accounting Clerk

    Robert Half Accountemps (Baltimore, MD)


    Description

    We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to payment processing and customer service operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage financial transactions, and a commitment to ensuring accuracy in all tasks.

    Responsibilities:

    • Process incoming payments by mail, ensuring all amounts match and are accurately recorded.

    • Calculate penalty and interest charges using established rate charts.

    • Operate office equipment such as copiers, calculators, and fax machines to support daily operations.

    • Collect payments, generate receipts, and ensure proper documentation is attached to relevant files.

    • Upload electronic transaction records to the designated digital filing system and maintain organized physical paperwork.

    • Reconcile daily cash and check receipts, ensuring totals align with system records.

    • Update spreadsheets.

    Requirements

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Teams, at an intermediate.

    • Ability to type accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper formatting for diverse documents, reports, and charts.

    • Strong arithmetic skills, including the ability to use a ten-key calculator with precision.

    • Proven ability to gather and compile information from various sources following general instructions.

    • High attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing and processing payments and documentation.

    • Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to remain detail oriented and composed in challenging situations.

    • High school diploma or equivalent certification, along with at least one year of administrative support experience.

    • Experience handling financial transactions, reconciling receipts, and maintaining detailed records .

     

    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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