AR Accountant

We are looking for an AR Accountant to join an advertising organization in El Segundo, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will provide essential accounting support during a leave coverage period and will help maintain steady day-to-day accounts receivable and cash activity. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in receivables, invoice processing, cash application, and general ledger support, along with the ability to learn quickly in a collaborative accounting environment.Responsibilities:• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including recording incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer account balances.• Prepare customer invoices, process billing updates, and resolve discrepancies to support timely and accurate revenue-related transactions.• Apply cash receipts and investigate unapplied payments to ensure accounting records remain current and complete.• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts and customer ledgers, identifying and correcting variances as needed.• Support general ledger activity by preparing journal entries and assisting with account analysis during the contract period.• Partner with the accounting team to maintain continuity of operations during employee leave coverage and cross-training.• Assist with cash collection follow-up and communicate with internal stakeholders to address outstanding balances.• Contribute to month-end close tasks by organizing supporting documentation and helping ensure financial data is properly recorded.