Sr Accounts Receivable Specialist

Temporary Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to join our team on a temporary basis to cover a medical leave. This role requires a professional who thrives in a high-volume environment, can work independently, oversee the quality of others' work, and quickly identify solutions to complex accounting and collections challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-volume accounts receivable portfolio and collection activities
• Perform payment application and cash posting with a high degree of accuracy
• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, short payments, and account issues
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate records within the ERP system
• Support and oversee the accuracy of AR-related work performed by team members, providing guidance as needed
• Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to resolve billing and payment issues
• Analyze trends, identify process improvements, and implement effective solutions
• Generate and maintain reports using advanced Excel functions

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable and Collections experience
• Proven experience working in a high-volume transaction environment
• Strong background in payment application and cash posting
• Experience utilizing ERP systems for accounts receivable functions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas, data analysis, and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to review, coordinate, and oversee the work of others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent computer, system navigation, and data management skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work onsite in Valencia, CA for the duration of the assignment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume accounting environment
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during a critical coverage period
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Potential for assignment extension based on business needs

If you are an experienced Accounts Receivable professional with strong collections expertise, advanced Excel capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment while providing leadership and oversight, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits include: Medical, Sick Pay, 401k

Pay range $30-32/hr

Pay Details: $30.00 to $32.00 per hour

Search managed by: Vanessa Krause

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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

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