Credit, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist
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Job overview
Robert Half Accountemps is hiring a Credit, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist. The role supports credit administration, receivables, payables, and related accounting activities for a California team, balancing accuracy, follow‑through, and effective communication while working with customers, vendors, and internal partners to maintain timely financial transactions and resolve account issues.
Key focus areas include Evaluate customer credit submissions, help determine suitable payment terms and credit exposure, and escalate concerns when risk levels change., Track outstanding receivables, review aging activity, and follow up with customers to recover overdue balances while documenting collection efforts thoroughly., and Post incoming payments from multiple sources, match funds to open invoices, and investigate exceptions such as short pays, deductions, and unapplied cash..
Important skills include QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit Review, Collections Follow-up, and Cash Application.
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Full job description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting specialist to support credit administration, receivables, payables, and related accounting activities for our team in California. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, follow-through, and effective communication while working with customers, vendors, and internal partners. The role will play an important part in maintaining timely financial transactions, resolving account issues, and supporting the overall efficiency of the Accounting Department.
Responsibilities:
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Evaluate customer credit submissions, help determine suitable payment terms and credit exposure, and escalate concerns when risk levels change.
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Track outstanding receivables, review aging activity, and follow up with customers to recover overdue balances while documenting collection efforts thoroughly.
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Post incoming payments from multiple sources, match funds to open invoices, and investigate exceptions such as short pays, deductions, and unapplied cash.
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Reconcile customer accounts, prepare account statements, and partner with sales or service teams to correct billing differences and resolve disputes.
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Process vendor invoices with attention to accuracy, confirm supporting documentation, secure approvals, and assign proper general ledger coding before entry.
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Manage scheduled disbursements to vendors, respond to payment inquiries, and reconcile vendor statements to address missing, delayed, or disputed items.
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Maintain complete and organized records for customer and vendor transactions to support audit readiness and internal controls.
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Assist with month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, supporting aging analysis, and contributing reports needed by accounting leadership. Requirements • Experience handling both accounts receivable and accounts payable responsibilities in an accounting or finance support role.
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Working knowledge of credit review, collections follow-up, cash application, and invoice processing procedures.
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Ability to perform bank reconciliations and investigate account discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
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Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence using accounting systems to enter, track, and reconcile transactions.
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Experience coding invoices accurately to general ledger accounts and maintaining organized financial documentation.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting professionally with customers, vendors, and internal departments.
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Reliable organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
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