Accounts Receivable Clerk (Temporary possibly Temp-to-Hire)

?? Lake Forest, CA

?? $22-$27 per hour

Our educational services client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to support payment verification and reconciliation across 60 locations. This role is focused on auditing and accuracy-there is no collections component.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit daily and periodic payment batches for accuracy and completeness
• Match AR system entries and receipts against:
• Deposit slips
• Credit card receipts
• Bank deposits
• Verify all payments accepted at field locations are properly documented and deposited
• Request missing or unsubmitted payment batches from field teams as needed
• Research and resolve discrepancies between recorded payments and bank deposits
• Maintain organized audit documentation and reconciliation reports using Excel
• Detail-focused and process-driven
• Collaborative with internal teams

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting - preferred
• Prior experience in Accounts Receivable, payment processing, or audit support - preferred
• Strong Excel skills (sorting, filtering, reconciliations)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Experience working in a multi-site or transactional environment is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.