Accounts Receivable Specialist: Detail-Driven Financial Support

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking an organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to support daily AR activities, including invoicing, payment processing, reconciliations, and maintaining customer records. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with Accounting, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service teams.

The ideal candidate will handle aging reports, assist with month-end close, and help resolve billing discrepancies while ensuring timely and precise processing in our San Francisco office

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of accounts receivable, invoicing, and payment processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience using accounting software, ERP systems, or financial platforms.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• Ability to perform basic account reconciliations.
• Strong problem-solving and discrepancy-resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Enter and update customer payments in accounting systems.
• Apply payments to the correct customer accounts and invoices.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, balances, and payment due dates.
• Assist with accounts receivable reconciliations and account reviews.
• Review customer accounts for accuracy, discrepancies, and missing information.
• Investigate and resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts receivable records and documentation.
• Prepare aging reports, payment summaries, and other accounts receivable reports.
• Assist with collections and follow up on overdue accounts when required.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service teams to resolve account issues.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support audits by gathering and organizing accounts receivable documentation.
• Ensure transactions are processed according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling customer and financial information.
• Identify and communicate recurring issues that may affect billing or payment processes.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Payment processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel/Sheets

Accounting software/ERP

Data entry

Reconciliation

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Simera is seeking an organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to support daily AR activities, including invoicing, payment processing, reconciliations, and maintaining customer records. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with Accounting, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service teams.

The ideal candidate will handle aging reports, assist with month-end close, and help resolve billing discrepancies while ensuring timely and precise processing in our San Francisco office