We are looking for an AP/AR Clerk to join a construction contractor team in Corona, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on cash application and accounts receivable support, with an emphasis on keeping payment activity accurate, current, and well-documented. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving accounting environment, investigating payment variances, and partnering with internal teams and customers to keep receivables on track.
Responsibilities:
- Record and apply incoming customer payments from multiple sources, including electronic transfers, checks, lockbox activity, and card transactions.
- Complete daily cash posting with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and proper account allocation.
- Review customer ledgers to identify mismatches, unapplied funds, deductions, and partial payments, then resolve issues through research and follow-up.
- Maintain organized accounts receivable files and supporting records to ensure payment documentation remains accurate and accessible.
- Track open balances through aging analysis and assist with outreach efforts related to overdue invoices.
- Respond to customer questions regarding remittance details, account balances, and payment reconciliation matters.
- Work closely with billing and other internal departments to address disputes and clear outstanding payment discrepancies.
- Contribute to month-end accounting tasks by supporting reconciliations, reporting, and cash receipt summaries.
- Provide additional assistance across accounts payable and general accounting activities when business needs require it.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, cash applications, or a similar accounting support role.
- Demonstrated ability to reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment variances efficiently.
- Working knowledge of receivables aging, collections support, and cash posting procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with the organizational skills needed to manage high-volume transactions.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reconciling, and reporting financial information.
- Experience with Q360 is preferred, and familiarity with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Oracle, NetSuite, or comparable systems is valuable.
- Capacity to learn new accounting software and business systems quickly.