Are you a self-starting and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk? This is a long-term contract / temporary to hire Accounts Receivable Clerk position and is based in the Los Alamitos, California area. We are looking for candidates ready to enter, post and reconcile batches, research and resolve customer A/R issues, prepare aging report, place billing and collection calls, maintain cash receipts journal, update, and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L. This position is for candidates who are looking for career growth potential, and who are capable of processing 200 invoices per week.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for billing clients, verifying transactions, monitoring incoming payments, and spotting accounting discrepancies. They also create invoices according to company practices and submit them for approval by management or clients.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist reports to the Controller.

Duties/tasks include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for customized billing.
• Contacts customers to request payment of delinquent accounts by mail or telephone.
• Confers with customers by telephone in attempt to determine reason for overdue payment and review terms of sales, service, or work agreement.
• Notifies appropriate parties if customer fails to respond.
• Sorts and files correspondence.
• Prepares collections and aging reports.

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.

• Researches customer claims of invoice payment and/or discrepancies.

• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.

• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.

• Assists with related special projects, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.