Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Long Beach, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in managing and maintaining accurate financial records while ensuring timely collections and reporting. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities:

- Process accounts receivable transactions, including invoicing, cash applications, and reconciliations.

- Monitor and manage aging reports, identifying overdue accounts and initiating collection efforts.

- Prepare weekly status updates and financial reports for management, ensuring data accuracy and clarity.

- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and ensure proper account handling.

- Utilize Microsoft Excel to format and analyze financial data, including exporting reports and creating summaries.

- Maintain consistent communication with commercial clients to ensure timely payments and address concerns.

- Support cash collection activities by applying payments to appropriate accounts and verifying transactions.

- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to financial processes.

- Assist in process improvements to enhance efficiency within the accounts receivable function. Requirements - Proven experience in accounts receivable, including collections and cash applications.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formatting, data analysis, and report generation.

- Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook for communication and task management.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in financial data.

- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

- Experience with commercial collections and billing functions.

- Strong communication skills for interacting with clients and internal teams.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.

Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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