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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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 support contract-based collections and customer account follow-up efforts in Fountain Valley, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can communicate confidently with business contacts, manage outreach with consistency, and keep account records accurate and up to date. The person in this role will help strengthen receivable recovery activities while contributing to more efficient collection workflows and internal coordination.
Responsibilities:
- Manage outreach to business contacts and organizational decision-makers to address past-due accounts and encourage timely payment.
- Review daily receivable activity and determine which accounts require immediate follow-up based on balance status and aging.
- Place outbound calls and send written follow-up communications to resolve outstanding invoices and support collection goals.
- Record customer conversations, payment updates, and account actions in Google Sheets and related tracking documents.
- Maintain organized account notes so that all collection activity is clearly documented and easy to reference.
- Work closely with leadership to identify patterns, improve follow-up methods, and strengthen recovery results.
- Help refine collection procedures and communication workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across account management efforts.