Accounts Receivable Clerk

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TEMPORARY Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk

Temporary Work Duration: 3 months from June to September

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Employment Type: Temporary (3-month assignment)

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $21–$22/hour

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk to support daily AR operations in a fast-paced accounting environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and prior accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash receipts and support various AR activities including collections, reconciliations, and issue resolution
• Communicate account discrepancies to management and identify slow-paying customers
• Recommend collection candidates and assist with collection efforts
• Ensure aging reports, credits, and collections are accurately maintained
• Monitor and collect outstanding accounts receivable balances via email communication
• Assist with departmental coverage and support additional accounting projects as needed

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in an accounting environment (AR experience preferred)
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• SAP ERP experience is a plus

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel, Teams, Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat
• SAP S/4HANA
• Inventory management systems