Accounts Receivable Clerk - Jobs in Unionville

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Ref ID: 05120-0012449062Classification: Accounts Receivable ClerkCompensation: $22.80 to $26.40 hourlyRobert Half is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk. There is a job opening with great career growth potential and a great benefits package in this quickly growing accounting team. A successful candidate for this position will be ready to 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. In this Accounts Receivable Clerk position, you will need to be a self-starter with high attention to detail, in order to succeed at handling 200+ invoices a week. This is a short-term contract Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Markham, Ontario area.What you get to do every day- Communicate information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders- Pinpoint delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. written correspondence, phone contact, skip-tracing, and making arrangements for payment- Compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports and take care of payments in compliance with GAAP- Complete a wide range of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks- Test documents and codes- Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans- Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in different ledgers- Promote, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organizationJob Requirements:- 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable- Demonstrated analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy- BS/BA degree in Accounting or related field desired- Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement- Accounts Receivable (AR) experience preferred- Expertise in Microsoft Excel- Microsoft Excel experience- Deep understanding of consumer collections- Experience with ERP systemsRobert 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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2022 Robert Half. Québec permit number AP-2000503. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.