Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a very reputable distribution firmization in La Mirada. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, handling account activity, and supporting timely payment processing across multiple transaction types. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound reconciliation skills, and the ability to manage commercial account follow-up in a fast-paced finance environment.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile cash receipts, credit card activity, and third-party financing transactions, then record the appropriate journal entries to keep accounts accurate.

• Review and process account applications, including completing credit reference verification for new commercial customers.

• Oversee ongoing activity for commercial receivables by issuing monthly statements, tracking outstanding balances, and performing collection follow-up.

• Prepare weekly customer refund payments and ensure supporting documentation is complete and properly recorded.

• Create and post accounting entries tied to credit card transactions and related adjustments.

• Examine miscellaneous deposits for accuracy and enter them into the accounting records in a timely manner.

• Contribute to special projects and additional accounting assignments as business needs arise.

• Build working knowledge of other accounts receivable duties to provide coverage and support across the department.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume transactional work accurately.

• Proficiency in basic accounting processes and comfort working with financial records and journal entries.

• Ability to organize priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and adapt to changing workload demands.

Compensation

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