About the Accounts Receivable Specialist Role

Robert Half is proud to partner with a dynamic client in San Diego, California, to find a meticulous Accounts Receivable Specialist for their growing finance team. This full-time contract-to-hire position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced organization while honing your expertise in accounts receivable management. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining healthy cash flow, ensuring accurate invoicing, and fostering strong client relationships. Located in the vibrant city of San Diego, CA, this role is ideal for finance professionals seeking stability, growth, and a collaborative environment. With Robert Half's renowned support, you'll have access to top-tier resources and career advancement opportunities in the competitive San Diego job market.

Our client values detail-oriented professionals who thrive in managing high-volume transactions and resolving complex billing issues. This position reports directly to the Finance Manager and involves close collaboration with sales, customer service, and operations teams. If you're passionate about accounts receivable careers, collections strategies, and financial accuracy, this Accounts Receivable Specialist job in San Diego is your chance to excel.

Key Responsibilities

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will handle a diverse set of tasks critical to the company's financial health. Here's a detailed breakdown:

• Process, post, and reconcile customer payments and invoices: Accurately enter and verify incoming payments, apply them to customer accounts, and reconcile discrepancies to ensure error-free records.
• Monitor aging reports and initiate collection efforts: Regularly review accounts receivable aging reports, identify overdue accounts, and execute polite yet firm collection strategies, including phone calls, emails, and letters.
• Maintain up-to-date customer account information: Update client records in the ERP system, track changes in billing details, and ensure compliance with data privacy standards.
• Prepare reports on receivables status and collection forecasts: Generate detailed dashboards and forecasts using Excel or accounting software to provide insights for management decision-making.
• Communicate with internal teams and clients: Act as the primary point of contact for payment inquiries, resolve discrepancies swiftly, and build lasting relationships with external stakeholders.
• Support month-end closing activities: Assist in period-end reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and contribute to accurate financial statements.

Additional duties may include ad-hoc projects like cash application automation or process improvements to streamline AR workflows.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this Accounts Receivable Specialist position, candidates should demonstrate the following:

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in accounts receivable, billing, or collections.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or Oracle; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) are essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage 100+ invoices daily without errors.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with clients and cross-functional teams.
• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• Familiarity with GAAP, credit terms, and collections best practices.
• Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Robert Half prioritizes diverse candidates with a proven track record in high-volume AR environments. Background in manufacturing, professional services, or tech industries is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Joining this team through Robert Half means more than just a job—it's a launchpad for your finance career in sunny San Diego. Enjoy a competitive salary around $24.50/hour (equating to $50,960–$76,440 annually based on full-time), plus exceptional benefits like medical insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional development. Our client offers a modern office with ocean views, flexible hours, and opportunities for permanent placement. Robert Half provides unmatched support, including resume optimization, interview coaching, and access to exclusive job openings across California.

San Diego's thriving economy, with its blend of tech, biotech, and tourism sectors, makes this the perfect time to advance your accounts receivable career. Apply today for this Accounts Receivable Specialist job at Robert Half and take the next step toward financial success! Keywords: AR Specialist San Diego, collections jobs CA, billing clerk careers.