A self-starting, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk (A/R) might be interested in this job opening. This is a contract / temporary-to-hire Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Rosedale, Maryland area. A growing company is partnering with Robert Half to find an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk to join their accounting team. You will thrive in this Accounts Receivable Clerk 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. Responsibilities - Balance bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in a number of different ledgers - Process payments and compile segments of annual reports and monthly closings in compliance with GAAP - Communicate information, as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stakeholders - Execute a number of foundational accounting tasks in agreement with normal procedures, including general accounting tasks - Pinpoint delinquent customer accounts through various means, eg written correspondence, phone contact, skip-tracing, and making arrangements for payment - Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans - Confirm documents and codes - Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization - Associates required - Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement - 2+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable - Skilled with ERP systems - Previous experience working with account reconciliation - General familiarity with customer service - Accounts Receivable (AR) experience - Practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel - Background working with Microsoft Outlook - General ledger experience highly valued - Good understanding of 10 Key Skills - Proficiency in Research Discrepancies - Adeptness in cash applications - AS400 experience required - Earlier work involving data entry - Experience with commercial collections - Foundational knowledge in Collection Processes - Microsoft Word experience highly preferred - Demonstrated knowledge of Monthly Statements - Demonstrated analytical skills in basic accounts receivable and accounting policy - Dependability in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills in particular