What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Clerk position at Kinetic Personnel Group?
Accounts Receivable ClerkLocation: Garden Grove, CAStarting Pay Rate: $24/hourSchedule: Full-time, OnsiteJob SummaryWe are seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support daily billing, cash application, and collections activities. This role focuses on maintaining accurate customer account records, processing incoming payments, and assisting with past-due follow-up to ensure timely cash flow. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, experience with AR functions, and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and update customer accounts to ensure payments are accurately applied.Process daily credit card and ACH transactions.Reconcile customer accounts and research discrepancies, short-paid invoices, or unapplied credits.Contact past-due customers to request payment, send statements, and coordinate simple payment arrangements.Prepare and send AR statements, reminder letters, and account summaries.Post customer payments and maintain supporting documentation.Work with sales reps and customer service to resolve billing issues or account discrepancies.Process debit memos, credit memos, and adjustments with proper backup.Review aging reports and assist in releasing orders when accounts are within credit limits.Maintain and update customer account information in the system.Monitor rebates or credits associated with assigned accounts.Support month-end closing tasks related to AR.Qualifications1–3 years of Accounts Receivable or billing/collections experience; manufacturing experience a plus.Ability to review account aging and identify past-due or short-paid items.Experience processing credit card and ACH payments.Basic understanding of credits, debits, and cash application.Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.Good communication skills for interacting with customers and internal departments.Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook) and experience with an accounting or ERP system.Ability to prioritize tasks and follow up consistently.Preferred Skills (Not Required)Experience with customer reconciliations or account research.Familiarity with credit limits or basic credit review practices.Prior experience in a high-volume AR department.
Salary : $22 - $24