Accounts Receivable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a high-volume finance team in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will support seasonal receivables activity with a strong focus on cash application, payment research, and accurate account reconciliation. The role is well suited to someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, can move efficiently through banking and customer portals, and maintains precision in a fast-paced environment.

Note: Hours are from 6:30am-3:30pm!

Responsibilities:

• Post daily incoming payments and complete cash application activities with accuracy and timeliness.

• Review banking transactions through the company portal and related systems to identify, track, and reconcile receipts.

• Use internal automation tools to support check processing and validate payment-to-invoice matches.

• Investigate exceptions, clear unmatched items, and resolve discrepancies affecting customer accounts.

• Obtain remittance details from customer payment portals and organize supporting documentation for application activity.

• Match receipts to open invoices and account balances within Oracle to keep records current and accurate.

• Analyze bank reports and transaction files to confirm posting activity and identify items needing follow-up.

• Manage large spreadsheets and transaction logs containing significant data volume while maintaining close attention to detail.

• Assist the accounts receivable team with daily processing needs during peak seasonal demand.

• Previous experience in accounts receivable, preferably in a cash application, receivables clerk, or similar finance support role.
• Hands-on ability to apply payments, match receipts, and reconcile open items in a high-volume setting.
• Familiarity with Oracle is strongly preferred.
• Experience using bank portals and customer payment platforms to research transactions and retrieve remittance information.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including the ability to review and organize large data sets efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, investigate variances, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a broader accounting or shared services team.
• Background in consumer packaged goods or a similarly fast-moving industry is a plus.