A/R-Accounting Associate - to provide financial, clerical, and administrative services to our client in Washington. Monday through Friday. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Temp-to-Hire. $18.00 - $25.00 per hour. Benefits with permanent offer. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date billing system
• Generate and send out invoices
• Transmit ASN (Advance Shipping Notices) and Electronic Invoices
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files
• Perform research and update customer contact information
• Follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash, etc.
• Reconcile Merchant Statement
• Prepare bank deposits
• Communicate with customers via phone or email
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies
• Initiate contact with customers having delinquent accounts, determining reason and arranging for payment
• Establish open credit accounts, complete W9 forms and new customer profiles
• Work closely with Customer Service department to resolve internal and external customer issues
• Complete weekly and monthly reports
• Assist in answering phones

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in accounting or business administration
• Knowledge of accounts receivable, helpful
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience & knowledge of EDI (computer-to-computer exchange of electronic documents) platform a plus