Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Kickstart your accounting career! Looking to build your experience in accounting and finance? We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a growing team in Irvine! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience, develop valuable accounting skills, and grow into a long-term role.

You'll play an important part in supporting customer accounts, researching payments, resolving billing questions, and keeping financial records organized and accurate. Whether you already have some accounting experience or are eager to learn, we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to jump in and contribute.

What You'll Do

• Support collections:
  Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past-due accounts to help ensure timely payments.
• Research account activity:
  Review customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and help resolve outstanding balances.
• Communicate with customers:
  Respond to questions about invoices, payments, and account balances in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate across teams:
  Work with internal departments to discuss overdue accounts and identify next steps.
• Prepare reports:
  Assist with account reconciliations, aging reports, balance summaries, and other financial documentation.
• Maintain accurate records:
  Organize account information, update customer records, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assist with account resolution:
  Help prepare documentation for billing disputes, collections, bankruptcies, and other account recovery matters.
• Support external partners:
  Coordinate with collection agencies, legal representatives, and other partners when needed.
• Help with audits:
  Gather supporting documentation and respond to requests related to account activity.
• Provide general accounting support:
  Assist with account setup reviews, special account transactions, trust and escrow activity, and other departmental projects.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Comfort working with numbers, reviewing information, and solving problems.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills and general computer proficiency.
• Previous experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, customer service, or administrative support is a plus—but entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn are encouraged to apply!