Accounts Receivable Specialist Commerce, California | Robert Half

Accounts Receivable/Purchasing Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable/Purchasing Specialist to support billing, payment posting, collections, and purchasing activities for a busy team in City of Commerce, California. This long-term contract opportunity is well suited for someone who is confident in customer communication, highly organized in daily follow-up work, and comfortable managing multiple financial tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with accounts receivable operations, be bilingual, and have hands-on knowledge of Quick Books Enterprise Desktop and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming receivables by preparing invoices, recording customer payments, and maintaining accurate account balances.

• Conduct commercial collections outreach through regular phone and written follow-up to resolve overdue balances and secure timely payment.

• Apply cash receipts to the correct customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.

• Support billing operations by reviewing charges, correcting errors, and ensuring invoices are issued promptly.

• Track daily cash activity and update financial records in Quick Books Enterprise Desktop with a high level of accuracy.

• Assist with purchasing-related tasks, including processing orders and coordinating documentation tied to vendor transactions.

• Use Excel to organize account data, monitor aging reports, and prepare routine status updates for internal stakeholders.

• Communicate professionally with customers and internal teams in both languages as needed to address payment and account questions.