Accounts Receivable Clerk Irvine, CA

Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a retail organization in Irvine, California on a Contract basis. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, supporting timely payment activity, and helping keep customer accounts current. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with billing, cash application, and commercial collections, along with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including reviewing open balances and keeping customer account records accurate and up to date.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer invoices and investigate discrepancies to ensure proper cash posting.
• Conduct commercial collection efforts through attentive follow-up with customers regarding past-due balances and payment commitments.
• Prepare and process billing transactions while verifying invoice details for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile account activity by researching short payments, unapplied cash, and other exceptions that affect outstanding balances.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve billing or payment issues that may delay collection and account resolution.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection actions to help reduce overdue receivables.
• Maintain organized documentation of payment activity, collection outreach, and account adjustments for reporting and audit support.