HRAIT/aiTWorks, an employment agency (https://hr.aitworks.com/) is looking for the candidate who can work as an Accounts Receivable Clerk at a large Japanese food wholesaler in El Monte, CA
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*El Monte, CA
* Full-Time
* $20.00–$28.00 per hour
*Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
*On-site Position
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Position Overview
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The Accounts Receivable Clerk will support daily cash application and collection operations.
The successful candidate will ensure customer payments are accurately recorded, overdue balances are followed up on, and payment discrepancies are researched and resolved in a timely manner.
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Key Responsibilities
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・Post customer payments, including cash, checks, credit cards, and electronic transfers
・Accurately record customer payments in the accounting system
・Review Accounts Receivable balances and customer account activity
・Work with banks to verify electronic transfers and credit card payments
・Coordinate with sales teams regarding upcoming and overdue payments
・Communicate with customers regarding payment status and account balances
・Follow up on overdue invoices and delinquent accounts
・Research and resolve payment and account discrepancies
・Assist with customer account reconciliation
・Create credit memos for overpayments, underpayments, and other adjustments
・Coordinate with collection agencies regarding delinquent balances
・Track credit card transactions and related banking activity
・Maintain accurate customer payment and collection records
・Assist with month-end closing and reporting tasks
・Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
・Attend occasional company events outside regular business hours
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Qualifications
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・Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
・At least two years of Accounts Receivable, collections, or related accounting experience preferred
・Experience posting customer payments and applying cash receipts
・Experience reviewing customer balances and resolving payment discrepancies
・Experience with bank reconciliation and credit card transaction tracking
・Knowledge of general financial accounting and accounting principles
・Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills
・Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
・Experience using accounting or ERP software
・Microsoft Dynamics 365 or AS400 experience preferred
・Basic English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills required
・Basic Japanese communication skills preferred but not required
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Ideal Candidate
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・Strong attention to detail and accuracy
・Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
・Comfortable discussing payment status with customers and internal teams
・Able to handle collection-related communication professionally
・Strong problem-solving and account research abilities
・Able to work independently and collaboratively
・Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
・Professional, reliable, and positive attitude
・Able to handle confidential financial information appropriately
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Benefits
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・Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
・Life insurance
・401(k) retirement plan with company matching
・Paid time off and company holidays
・Monday–Friday work schedule
・Stable, full-time employment
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Physical Requirements
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・Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
・Ability to type and use office equipment for extended periods
・Ability to walk, stand, reach, bend, and kneel as needed
・Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Accounting or other relevant: 5 years (Required)
- supervisory role: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- Japanese fluently (Required)
Work Location: In person
