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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Signal Hill, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing the company's financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in credit card reconciliations, month-end processing, and daily bank deposits. As this is a long-term contract position, we are seeking a candidate with strong financial expertise and a commitment to supporting the team in achieving its financial goals.

Responsibilities:

• Perform credit card reconciliations and ensure accurate reporting of all transactions.

• Manage month-end processing tasks, including the preparation of aging reports and financial summaries.

• Process daily bank deposits and ensure all records are maintained accurately.

• Conduct credit and collections calls to customers, negotiating payment arrangements as needed.

• Assist with customer credit applications, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accurate.

• Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.

• Work closely with branch staff and sales teams to collect outstanding balances and maintain updated customer accounts.

• Release sales orders in accordance with department guidelines and ensure compliance with credit policies.

• Develop and document payment plans, ensuring clear communication with customers regarding credit policies.

• Collaborate with management to support departmental and company-wide objectives. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a related financial role.

• Strong understanding of credit card reconciliations, cash applications, and collections processes.

• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing aging reports and managing aging accounts.

• Experience with commercial collections and billing functions.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for handling credit and payment arrangements.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external clients.

• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on customer service and retention.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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