AR/Collections Specialist

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing manufacturing company. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing customer accounts, improving cash flow, resolving billing issues, and building strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely.
• Post and apply customer payments, wire transfers, ACH transactions, and checks.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
• Perform collection efforts through phone calls, email correspondence, and customer outreach while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, deductions, short payments, and billing disputes.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate records within the ERP system.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, shipping, and operations teams to resolve customer account issues.
• Review customer credit limits and assist with credit-related processes as needed.
• Prepare AR reports and assist with month-end close activities.
• Support process improvements and help maintain efficient cash application and collection procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience required.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with collections, cash applications, account reconciliations, and aging analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience working within ERP systems such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Samantha Garman

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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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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