Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a consultancy team in San Diego, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position focuses on collections support, account follow-up, and maintaining strong client relationships while helping keep receivables current and well documented. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple account issues with accuracy and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Manage collection activities for assigned accounts by following up on outstanding balances and encouraging timely payment.
- Build productive relationships with members and chairs to support respectful, solutions-focused communication throughout the payment process.
- Review delinquent accounts and propose practical payment arrangements for clients with larger past-due balances.
- Maintain detailed records of conversations, payment activity, commitments, and account updates to support accurate reporting.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate complex account issues and help identify appropriate resolution strategies.
- Assist with month-end accounts receivable activities by updating account statuses and preparing progress information for leadership.
- Prepare draft final invoices for departing members to help ensure account balances are closed accurately.
- Complete additional administrative or collections-related assignments as directed by management.
- At least 1 year of experience in collections with exposure to accounts receivable processes.
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to discuss overdue balances professionally.
- Demonstrated customer service approach and the ability to maintain professionalism in sensitive financial conversations.
- Ability to organize competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Familiarity with accounting platforms and related financial systems; experience with Great Plains is preferred.
- Experience with account reconciliation, billing, cash collections, or commercial collections is highly valued.