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Robert Half Accounts Receivable Specialist in Ronkonkoma, New York
Description
We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity located in RONKONKOMA, New York, United States. The role is for an Accounts Receivable Clerk who will primarily be responsible for handling customer credit applications, maintaining customer credit records, and resolving customer credit inquiries.
Responsibilities:
• Process customer credit applications accurately and swiftly.
• Keep customer credit records up-to-date and accurate.
• Monitor daily deposits, scan checks, and apply cash receipt payments to relevant accounts.
• Authorize credit memos for valid deductions and initiate processes for resolving invalid or disputed deductions.
• Collaborate with the Sales Team to resolve unresolved deduction or invoice balances.
• Obtain proof of delivery for shortage claims from different freight carriers.
• Review receivable aging for overlooked or overdue invoices and rectify discrepancies in payments.
• Conduct collection calls, address requests for customer invoice, Proof of Delivery (POD), or statement copies, and respond to inquiries
• Maintain records of credit memo postings on liability trackers for accurate monthly accruals.
• Assist with audit requests.
• Undertake additional special projects and tasks as needed.
Skills:
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Billing
• Cash Applications
• Cash Collections
• Commercial Collections
• Microsoft Excel
• QuickBooks
Requirements • Proven experience working in the Manufacturing industry as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar role
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Experience with Billing, Cash Applications, and Cash Collections procedures
• Familiarity with Commercial Collections processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting
• Knowledge of Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP for accounting operations
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
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