Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a manufacturing team in Watsonville, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing daily transactional work with customer-focused collections support in a fast-paced environment. The position will contribute to billing accuracy, cash application activity, account reconciliation, and month-end close while partnering with internal teams and external customers to resolve payment issues effectively.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including recording payments and maintaining accurate customer account balances.
• Apply and post daily bank and cash transactions to ensure receipts are reflected correctly in the accounting records.
• Create and process invoices for products such as fruit, plants, and packaging materials with a high level of accuracy.
• Open and track claims in Salesforce to address payment variances, shortages, and other billing discrepancies.
• Partner with the accounting team during month-end close to review outstanding balances, reconcile accounts, and investigate unusual items.
• Carry out collection efforts on overdue invoices by following company procedures and working to reduce past-due receivables.
• Communicate with customers and internal departments to obtain documentation, clarify account issues, and support timely payment resolution.
• Prepare journal entries related to invoice corrections and account adjustments as needed.
• Assist with process enhancement initiatives, including work connected to Oracle-related improvements, and provide documentation for annual audit requests.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in collections is required.
• Prior exposure to accounts receivable, credit, or general accounting work is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Working knowledge of collections, cash applications, billing, and commercial receivables processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Oracle or similar accounting software is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Spanish language ability is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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