Accounts Receivable Clerk

$49,920 - $60,320/Yr

Robert Half - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Torrance, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Clerk position is a contract-to-hire role within the manufacturing industry, located in Torrance, California. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure accurate processing of customer credit applications, maintain customer records, and address customer inquiries effectively. The position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as proficiency in accounts receivable processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily billing and apply payments to outstanding invoices promptly
• Manage and maintain accounts receivable aging, and take necessary actions if the customer fails to respond
• Oversee prepay customers, including sending Pro-Forma invoices and taking necessary actions if payment is not received
• Handle customized billing and process material issuance
• Assist in maintaining costing database, including material reconciliation, invoice tagging, and research discrepancies
• File and sort correspondence as required
• Investigate customer claims of invoice payment and discrepancies
• Perform month-end general ledger journal entries of Accounts Receivable and Cash accounts, conduct related monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliation
• Assist with external audits every quarter and internal audits periodically
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Experience in Account Reconciliation
• Proficiency in Accounts Receivable (AR) is required
• Demonstrated ability in Billing procedures
• Adept at Cash Applications
• Experience in Cash Collections is necessary
• Familiarity with Commercial Collections is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is needed
• Experience with Oracle is a plus
• Knowledge of QuickBooks
• Prior experience with SAP is beneficial
• Familiarity with the manufacturing industry is desired
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask efficiently

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Oracle
• Familiarity with the manufacturing industry

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance