We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in South Orange County, California on a Contract basis. This position focuses on managing receivables, applying incoming payments accurately, supporting billing activities, and following up on outstanding commercial accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when handling account issues, and the ability to maintain organized financial records in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely payment collection.
• Apply incoming cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts and investigate discrepancies when payments do not align with open balances.
• Monitor aging reports and conduct commercial collections outreach to resolve overdue accounts professionally and efficiently.
• Review account activity, reconcile payment details, and address outstanding issues that affect account accuracy.
• Support billing operations by preparing, verifying, and updating invoice information based on customer and internal requirements.
• Track daily cash activity and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly within established financial procedures.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment questions, remittance concerns, and account differences.
• Assist with process-related updates or system-related changes impacting receivables workflows when needed.