Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a consultancy team in San Diego, California through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position focuses on collections and receivables coordination while delivering a detail-oriented, service-oriented experience to clients and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate can manage follow-up activities, maintain accurate account records, and communicate effectively to help resolve outstanding balances in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Build strong working relationships while guiding accounts through the collections process with consistency and care.

• Review overdue balances, recommend practical payment arrangements, and document agreed-upon terms to support successful resolution.

• Execute timely collection follow-up activities according to established schedules and ensure each account receives appropriate outreach.

• Keep detailed and accurate records of payment activity, customer conversations, commitments, and account updates.

• Evaluate delinquent accounts, identify issues affecting payment, and partner with internal teams to determine effective next steps.

• Assist with month-end receivables activities by updating account status information and preparing progress summaries for leadership.

• Prepare sample final invoices for departing members to support account closure and final payment collection.

• Handle additional administrative and collections-related duties as needed to support departmental goals.

• At least 1 year of experience in collections with exposure to accounts receivable processes.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to address overdue balances confidently and professionally.

• Demonstrated customer service approach and sound judgment when working with business-level clients.

• Ability to organize competing priorities independently and respond effectively to time-sensitive requests.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

• Working knowledge of billing, cash collections, account reconciliation, and commercial collections practices.