Job Description

Description We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join our team in Diamond Bar, California. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting functions such as collections, credit validation, and financial documentation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: - Contact customers with overdue accounts to discuss payment arrangements and resolve outstanding balances. - Investigate and address issues causing payment delays while maintaining detailed records of collection activities. - Review customer accounts and aging reports to assess credit approval for order releases. - Verify payment terms and credit conditions using internal systems before processing orders. - Utilize tools such as Excel and Dun & Bradstreet to evaluate credit status and pre-authorize shipments. - Maintain and update customer credit profiles with accurate and current data from reporting agencies. - Prepare and retrieve credit-related information, ensuring proper documentation in internal systems. - Generate reports using Darbware to track actions and provide updates on account statuses. - Ensure compliance with company policies while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. - Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the accounting team. Requirements - Familiarity with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes. - Experience in bank and account reconciliation. - Knowledge of accounting entries and principles. - Strong skills in collections and credit approval. - Proficiency in using tools like Excel for data analysis and reporting. - Ability to work with customer credit profiles and documentation. - Excellent organizational and communication skills. - Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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