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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Specialist
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What they do
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
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Mission Viejo on a Contract to Permanent basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable handling financial records, and confident working with customer accounts in a fast-paced setting. The role focuses on maintaining accurate receivables activity, supporting billing and payment processes, and ensuring customer information is recorded correctly.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain job records within the company system with close attention to accuracy and completeness.
- Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and reconcile cash activity in a timely manner.
- Create and update customer profiles to ensure billing and account information remains current.
- Perform high-volume data entry related to receivables, payments, and account documentation.
- Support billing operations by preparing, reviewing, and processing account-related transactions.
- Monitor outstanding balances and assist with commercial collections efforts to encourage prompt payment.
- Recent QuickBooks Enterprise and/or QuickBooks Online to manage receivables activity and maintain financial records is required.