Our client in Columbia, MD is looking for an experience AR/ AP Manager to join their team on a contract basis. This is covering a medical leave. Accounts Receivable Responsibilities & Duties Billing customers in QuickBooks, and distributing invoices via email or mail Generating and distributing monthly Customer statements The AR aging report and reconciliation Receiving, recording & applying customer payments to invoices and deposits Responding to Accounts Receivable inquiries, customer disputes and complains Issuing customer credit memos after obtaining approvals, if needed Researching delinquent accounts and initiating possible collection calls, and follow up emails for past due invoices Accounts Payable Responsibilities & Duties Entering vendor bills, credit memos, and Accounts payable transactions in QuickBooks and Aljex, coding to appropriate GL accounts and classes for CFR and its subsidiaries Processing payments, reimbursements, per diems, and issuance of checks, wires, & ACH batches within due dates Setting up new vendors, requesting W-9s, and update records in the system Setting up new inventory and non-inventory items Issuing Purchase Orders and receiving items as needed Reconciling the AP aging to vendor statements and loan schedules, utilizing excel Updating assigned excel spreadsheets related to vendors, inventory, trucks, chassis, containers, and payables Serving as a liaison between vendors and various company departments, monitoring open orders, account status, tracking bills, matching documents, batching and validating approvals Maintaining files and records (eg copies of invoices, W-9s, checks, POs, documents, reimbursements, reports, vendor files, RackStation files, receipts, etc.) ensuring the availability of documentation and financial information Managing the contracts for printers, forklifts and other company equipment Telephone calls, & email correspondence as the primary contact for various vendor bills email accounts Handling petty cash and recording transactions Other Responsibilities Working on several company files for various subsidiaries Assisting with month-end accounting close as needed Assisting with ad-hoc reports as needed Documenting procedures for daily tasks Entering, Processing, and reconciling transactions in a timely, accurate and efficient manner Assisting the accounting supervisor and the controller by providing support, and documentation for accounts payable and receivable Performing other related duties, tasks and special projects as assigned, ensuring the department's efficiency Knowledge, Skills, and Education Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree preferred 2-3 Years accounts payable and receivable or general accounting experience QuickBooks knowledge preferred Proficient in Microsoft Excel Effective oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills Professionalism and organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills Knowledge of basic accounting regulatory standards and compliance requirements Knowledge of office administration and procedures