Accounting Clerk jobs in Salinas, CA

Hoxton Circle has partnered with a local client with a long history in Monterey County for an entry-level Accounting Coordinator position with a strong skillset in AR/Collections. The role is an fast-fill for the right candidate hoping to start their Accounting career and the role will be a contract/temp to permanent hire opportunity. Benefits available through Hoxton Circle during the contract phase before moving to permanent with the client and their benefits. The job is 5-days in office in Salinas, CA. 

Responsibilities:

• Interact with clients resolving outstanding invoice issues, requiring account analysis to resolve inquiry.
• Place collection calls and follow-up calls for allocation of payments with clients.
• Post and process payments, including audits while managing credit card payments.
• Set-up new clients and/or new jobs in company database, lien releases and mail prelien notices for each order. 
• Handling reconciliations and balancing of daily cash following company SOPs.
• Maintain client files and documentation accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting procedures.
• Various administrative tasks including sorting and distributing mail and helping with answering phones.
• Daily filing of shipping documents, invoices and purchase orders
• Follow up on NSF checks, send to DA or file small claims
• Will be required to make bank deposits, when needed
• If requested by manager, maintain/edit payroll entries. 

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting with an emphasis on AR/collections. 
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills (emphasis on Excel proficiency) 
• Experienced in a customer-centric role with a high volume of interactions with company clients. 
• AA or BA degree nice to have (can substitute degree for some experience)