A well-established food import and distribution company in the El Monte area is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join its accounting team.
This position is responsible for posting customer payments, reviewing Accounts Receivable balances, coordinating collection activities, researching payment discrepancies, and communicating with banks, customers, sales teams, and collection agencies.
〈Position Overview〉
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.
〈Key Responsibilities〉
・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
〈Qualifications〉
・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
〈Ideal Candidate〉
・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
| 雇用形態Employment Status | Full Time |
| 募集職種Position | Accounts Receivable Clerk |
| 使用言語Language | Japanese / English |
| 勤務時間Working Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays *Break time: 1 hour |
| 給与Salary | $20.00 – $28.00（経験により面接後に判断） |
| 待遇・福利厚生Benefit | ・Health, dental, and vision insurance ・The company covers insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents ・Life insurance ・401(k) plan with company matching ・Paid time off |