Description

Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing client near Middlesex County, NJ, in the search for an Accounting Assistant with a main focus of Accounts Receivable. The client provides amazing work-life balance and compensation in comparison to the current market.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Cash Application: Apply checks, wires, and electronic payments received from customers.

Payment Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and rectify any discrepancies in payments.

Application of Customer Credits: Apply credits as taken by customers.

Cash Reconciliation: Align cash applications with the general ledger.

Customer Communication: Handle any requests, inquiries, overdue balances, or issues relating to their accounts.

Customer Account: Maintenance and creation of customer master accounts.

Accounts Receivable: Assist with AR audits, prepare monthly AR reports, participate in the collection process under the guidance of the AR Manager.

Account Reconciliation: Prepare various account reconciliations.

Intercompany Billing: Facilitate intercompany billing and confirmations.

General Ledger: Post journal entries for the accounting team.

Wire Transfers: Initiate transfers for Accounts Payable.

Data Analysis: Use Excel spreadsheets for data compilation, review and analysis.

Reports: Create internal financial reports.

Adhere to Deadlines: Meet tight deadlines for closing and reporting requirements.

Additional Duties: Perform other job-related and special project tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, Associates required

• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills including Pivot tables, V-lookups, and complex formulas/functions.

• Proficiency in SAP and/or Concur a must have

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Self-starter with the ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.

• Excellent Interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.

  Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry

• Proficient in accounting software systems

• Familiarity with Concur software

• Knowledge of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning

• Capable of performing all accounting functions

• Experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)

• Ability to perform bank reconciliations

• Experience with cash posting

• Understanding of intercompany transactions, intercompany accounts, and intercompany accounting

• Proficient in SAP software

• Capable of creating and posting journal entries, including month-end and monthly journal entries

• Experience with ledger journal entries and posting journal entries

• Familiarity with general ledger and general ledger systems

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