Accounts Receivable Clerk

LHH; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an entry level accounting professional with at least 1 year of AR experience or a recent graduate. You will process customer payments, manage collections, and support month‑end activities within a collaborative finance team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong Excel skills, and clear communication as you resolve billing issues and ensure proper cash application. A can‑do attitude is encouraged for growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of accounts receivable experience or Recent college graduate.
• Strong understanding of AR processes, aging reports, and cash application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional customer service approach.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process and post customer payments (checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) and apply to accounts.
• Manage collections by contacting customers on past‑due balances and document follow‑ups.
• Reconcile customer accounts and research discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash.
• Prepare and distribute invoices, statements, and aging reports regularly.
• Maintain AR records and support month‑end close activities.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and finance to resolve billing issues efficiently.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Recent college graduate

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Are you looking to join a great team that provides excellent learning and growing opportunities? Do you have at least one year of accounts receivable or accounting experience? We are looking for an entry level accounting professional for a wonderful new job opportunity in Pleasanton, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of accounting experience, good excel skills, and a can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and post customer payments, including checks, ACH, wires, and credit cards, ensuring accurate application to accounts
• Manage collections activities by contacting customers regarding past‑due balances and documenting follow‑up actions
• Reconcile customer accounts and research discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash
• Prepare and distribute invoices, statements, and aging reports on a regular basis
• Maintain accurate AR records and support month‑end close activities
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve billing and payment issues efficiently

Qualifications

• 1+ year of accounts receivable experience or Recent college graduate
• Strong understanding of AR processes, aging reports, and cash application
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional customer service approach
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity –