Accounts Receivable Clerk job in Charleston at Robert Half

We are currently seeking Collections candidates who are self-starting and detail-oriented. This is a long-term contract / temporary Collections position and is based in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Robert Half is partnering with a growing Wholesale Distribution company who is seeking an Collections to join the accounting team. You will thrive in this Collections position if you are able 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. This is a great match for a candidate looking for career growth potential, and who is capable of processing 200+ invoices per week.

Key responsibilities

- Pinpoint delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. written correspondence, phone contact, skip-tracing, and making arrangements for payment

- Help resolve payment issues by contacting clients, assist in setting up payment plans

- Square bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in diverse ledgers

- Present information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders

- Communicate, reinforce, and support the values, culture, and mission of the organization

- Perform a variety of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks

- Process payments and compile segments of annual reports and monthly closings in compliance with GAAP

- Confirm documents and codes