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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 real estate and property organization in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in receivables, tenant billing, and property-related financial operations. The person in this role will support day-to-day cash activity, maintain accurate resident and tenant account records, and help keep reporting and documentation organized across the portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Record monthly deposit activity, apply rental rate updates, and maintain accurate resident account changes within financial records.
- Administer security deposit returns, issue reimbursements, and process resident referral payouts in a timely and accurate manner.
- Review aged receivables, prepare account summaries, and distribute outstanding balance information to tenants for follow-up.
- Maintain rent roll reporting and assist with cash flow tracking to support property-level financial visibility.
- Handle payroll-related processing and complete bank deposit activity using remote deposit scanning tools.
- Organize financial and property documentation, ensuring records are properly filed and easy to retrieve when needed.
- Post incoming payments, reconcile daily receipt activity, and support accurate accounts receivable processing.
- Collaborate with property management and accounting teams to resolve billing questions and tenant payment discrepancies.