Accounts Receivable Assistant need in the North Sacramento area for a large, stable, and growing company. This is a full time, 40-hour, temp to hire opportunity with great benefits upon hire, for the professional who has a background performing day-to-day account receivable functions of invoicing, billings, cash receipts, collections, and other accounts receivable (A/R) responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:

• Assist in processing of incoming payments; ACH, wire transfers, and check payments.

• Assist in deposit and recording of daily customer and miscellaneous payments.

• Assist in reconciliation of daily cash postings; and updated the miscellaneous cash receipt log.

• Assist in preparation of sales related invoices. Check for irregularities in pricing, quantity, and freight.

• Posts invoices in the system. Prepare free text invoices or credit memos, using the correct GL codes.

• Assist in creation of customer’s statements and maintain customer accounts.

• Assist in researching and resolving cash receipts or billing discrepancies on a timely manner.

• Provide regular review and follow-up of aging report and collection.

• Investigate old transactions in the aging report for clearance

• Respond to phone or email customer inquiries in a timely manner.

• E-mails past-due activity and reports to relevant personnel, weekly.

• Assist in the closing of A/R monthly. Prepare and generate monthly reports and reconciles AR to the General Ledger.

• Assist with internal and external inquiries and reporting concerning account status.

• Assist in the performance of internal and external audits by compiling information and reports for examiners.

• Review information collected in reply to auditor’s request for data.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices and accepted office procedures.

• Ability to perform a volume of numerical detail work with speed and accuracy, to make difficult mathematical computations and ability to operate calculator by touch.

• Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions and technical or legal terminology.

• Ability to prepare financial and other records in a systematic and legible manner.

• Must have excellent word-processing skills. Must be knowledgeable with computer word-processing and spreadsheet software programs (MS Word, EXCEL, and Adobe).

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Two-year accounting degree or equivalent; College level courses in bookkeeping and/or accounting required.
  

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND:

• Two years of accounting experience required.

• Three years Accounts Receivable experience required.

• Directly related business school or college courses may be substituted equally for up to one year's experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.

Pay Rate $25 - $27

Must be able to clear a thorough drug screening and criminal background check, provide a minimum of two supervisory references and proper documentation to verify eligibility to work in the USA.

Other compliance factors may be involved, depending on position. River City Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EXPERIENCE RCS

River City Staffing, Inc. (RCS) specializes in the placement of highly skilled administrative and finance and accounting professionals. Whether you are seeking temporary placement, temp to hire or direct hire opportunities, RCS has built our reputation on adding value to each and every candidate we meet. At RCS, you will experience expertise, consultation, follow up, advocacy, partnership and so much more. Contact us today! www.rivercitystaffing.com