Accounts Receivable Specialist Stockton, CA | Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Stockton, California for a long-term contract assignment. This permanent, onsite position focuses on supporting day-to-day accounting operations across receivables, payroll, and general bookkeeping activities. The role is ideal for someone who can manage financial details accurately, stay organized in a busy environment, and contribute to consistent back-office support for multiple entities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee incoming receivables by tracking account balances, monitoring outstanding invoices, and reviewing aging activity to support timely collections.
• Prepare and process financial transactions such as customer invoices, payment postings, check handling, and wire activity with a high level of accuracy.
• Update and maintain customer and vendor account information to ensure records remain complete, current, and audit-ready.
• Investigate billing issues and payment variances, then coordinate appropriate corrections to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Record daily accounting activity in Quick Books Desktop and maintain reliable documentation for all transactions entered.
• Assist with payroll-related tasks to help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Contribute to month-end accounting procedures by organizing records, verifying balances, and supporting close activities.
• Provide broad bookkeeping assistance across multiple business entities, including routine accounting support and reconciliation-related tasks.