Highlights
Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily Accounts Receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, account reconciliation, and collections support.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $27–$32 |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
| Website | http://www.kforce.com/ |
Description
Kforce has a client that is seeking an AR Clerk in Washington, DC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily Accounts Receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, account reconciliation, and collections support
- Review customer accounts and monitor outstanding balances, aging, and payment activity
- Apply customer payments accurately to the appropriate invoices and accounts
- Perform regular AR reconciliations and research discrepancies between subledger and general ledger balances
- Investigate and resolve billing and payment discrepancies in collaboration with customers and internal teams
- Assist with collections activities, including contacting customers regarding outstanding balances and following up on past-due invoices
- Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports and provide updates on collection status
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including AR reconciliations and reporting
- Research unapplied cash, credits, short payments, and other account discrepancies
- Maintain accurate customer account information and supporting documentation
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Billing, and Accounting teams to resolve customer account issues
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc AR reports and financial analyses for management
- Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, reporting, and cash collection efficiency
- Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
- 1+ years of experience
- 2-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, accounting, finance, or a related function
- Experience with cash applications, account reconciliations, aging analysis, and collections
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and AR processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Excel skills and basic Computer skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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About Company
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.
Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.