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Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The agency's heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive people-based marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 9,600+ employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 50+ additional offices throughout the US, EMEA, and APAC. In 2016, the agency joined dentsu.

Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency and the largest independent agency in the US for CRM, digital, and search. For more than 28 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with us to build and maximize the value of their customer portfolios. We work with brands like Dell, Chase, Samsung, Geico, Regions, Kimberly-Clark, AARP, Lilly, Sanofi, NBC Universal, DIRECTV, American Cancer Society, and many others to build and execute customer centric business strategies.

Role Purpose

Supports the Operational Accounting Department by reviewing daily cash receipts, creating aging reports, initiate collections process and maintaining notes on each assigned client account. Additional responsibilities include researching and resolving outstanding balance inquiries and performing ad hoc research projects as directed by the Accounts Receivable Manager. Supports the CXM Operational Accounting department.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing daily cash receipts
• Generate daily reports
• Identify remittance advices and maintain support with cash application batches
• Review weekly aging reports for past due and coming due client balances
• Collaborate with project accounting/client/client teams to identify, analyze and resolve pain points for aged item.
• Review and communicate postage requests with Accounts Payable staff
• Assist with Client and Client team inquiries. Research and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Adhere to standard escalation processes for clients with aged balances.
• Ensure that all internal accounts receivable standards, deadlines and guidelines are followed.
• Participate in internal education requirements.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of Client information and company proprietary information.
• Perform ad hoc accounts receivable related projects as assigned by Accounting Manager
• Perform monthly G/L account reconciliations
• Assist with audit inquiries as directed by Accounts Receivable Manager
• Initiate any requested invoice write-offs for approval by Accounts Receivable Manager
• Perform audits of travel and expense reimbursement requests and assist employees as necessary
• Help develop and achieve KPI’s for financial and operational performance

Key Skills and Experience

• BS in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 1-2 years related accounts receivable experience including cash application/collection efforts or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting systems and general accounting, including data entry and spreadsheets
• Strong, effective written and oral communication skills
  • Including various channels such as email, IM, phone, etc
• Highly motivated, self-starter
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to deliver high level of customer service to external and internal customers

The anticipated salary range for this position is $51,000-$83,375. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit https://dentsubenefitsplus.com/

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Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruitingops@dentsu.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.