Account Receivable Clerk

$47,840 - $58,240/Yr

Kelly Services - Corona, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Corona, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Kelly® is seeking a part-time Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a premier client in Corona, CA. This position is designed for individuals looking for flexible work hours while contributing to the financial operations of the organization. The role involves processing accounts and incoming payments in compliance with established financial policies and procedures. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for posting customer payments, performing day-to-day financial transactions, and ensuring the accuracy of accounts receivable data. This position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strong customer service skills to resolve billing issues and discrepancies effectively. A typical day in this role includes verifying the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from various departments, reconciling the accounts receivable ledger, and resolving valid or unauthorized deductions. The clerk will also be responsible for setting up new customers, obtaining credit data, and summarizing receivables by maintaining invoice accounts. Confidentiality is paramount, as the clerk will be protecting the organization's value by keeping sensitive information secure. The role may also involve handling ad hoc reports as needed, contributing to the overall mission of the accounting and organization team. This part-time position offers flexibility, with work hours from 7:45 am to 4:15 pm, two days a week on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. The pay range for this role is between $23 and $28 per hour, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to balance work with personal commitments.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Posting customer payments by recording cash, check, and credit card transactions.
• Performing day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivables' data.
• Verifying validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, production, and customer service to resolve clients' billing issues.
• Reconciling the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Resolving valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Resolving invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
• Setting up new customers and obtaining credit data to determine payment terms.
• Resolving collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, and credit lines.
• Summarizing receivables by maintaining invoice accounts.
• Protecting the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishing accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Handling ad hoc reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years working experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or accountant (preferred).
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to negotiate as needed.
• Ability to calculate and manage accounting figures.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles with a proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.