Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half • Vista, CA • 49min ago

Description

Our recruiting team is searching for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the accounting operations of a growing manufacturing and distribution company. This role will focus on maintaining customer account accuracy, reconciling outstanding balances, and assisting with the company's daily receivables workflow. The successful candidate will be comfortable reviewing detailed account activity, researching payment differences, and communicating with both internal departments and external customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving and wants to gain exposure to a broader range of accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain customer accounts and review outstanding receivable balances.

Generate invoices for product orders, recurring customers, and other business transactions.

Reconcile customer statements and research discrepancies between invoices, payments, and account balances.

Review remittance details and ensure payments are accurately applied.

Investigate deductions, credit memos, returns, and short-paid invoices.

Coordinate with sales, customer service, and warehouse teams to resolve order and billing issues.

Prepare AR aging reports and assist with tracking overdue accounts.

Process account adjustments and credit applications with appropriate approvals.

Maintain organized customer documentation and transaction records.

Assist with monthly close procedures and accounts receivable reporting.

Requirements

2+ years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience.

Experience with customer account reconciliations and invoice processing.

Understanding of credit memos, cash applications, and AR aging.

Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.

Manufacturing or wholesale distribution experience is a plus.

Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.

Comfortable communicating professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.

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