<p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in Bakersfield, California. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist with experience handling invoicing, cash application, collections, and customer credit support in a fast-paced environment. The position will play an important part in maintaining accurate receivables records, supporting daily reporting, and helping the business make informed credit and billing decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Generate and record customer invoices accurately, including billing related to international orders and freight charges.</p><p>• Process incoming payments and apply cash receipts to the correct customer accounts in a timely manner.</p><p>• Prepare recurring daily reports such as sales activity summaries and cash reporting for accounting visibility.</p><p>• Review shipping documentation to confirm billing details and ensure customers are charged correctly for transportation costs.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts receivable balances, prepare journal entries, and support month-end accrual activities.</p><p>• Evaluate account activity to help determine reserve recommendations for doubtful accounts and support monthly bad debt analysis.</p><p>• Assist with customer credit reviews by helping establish and monitor credit limits and assessing account standing.</p><p>• Work with internal stakeholders to decide whether orders should be released or placed on hold based on customer financial health and payment history.</p><p>• Follow up on overdue commercial accounts, coordinate collection efforts, and communicate significant customer risk changes to leadership and sales partners.</p><p>• Maintain accurate customer records in internal databases and assist with preparing quarterly sales tax reporting and monthly account analysis.</p>