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Accounts Receivable

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An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

$50,497 / year median in California

-16% projected decline

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Accounts Receivable Specialist Location:
Cerritos, CA Pay:
$23-$26/hour
Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00
PM Type:
Temp-to-Hire What You'll Be Doing If you enjoy connecting with customers, keeping accounts organized, and helping businesses stay on track financially, you'll fit right in! Manage collections activities (approximately 65% of your role) Support Accounts Payable when needed (20%) Handle consignment accounts (15%) Assist customers with billing questions and account inquiries Process and verify credit applications Follow up on overdue balances and secure timely payments Post and reconcile customer payments and receipts Investigate and resolve account discrepancies with professionalism and care What We're Looking For Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (required) Strong 10-key/data entry skills Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities Confident communication skills with a customer-focused approach Previous AR, collections, or accounting experience is highly preferred Why You'll Love It Here Stable Monday-Friday schedule Opportunity to grow into a permanent position Collaborative team environment Great opportunity to strengthen your accounting and finance career All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.