Accounts Receivable Accountant

AppleOne; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Accountant for a direct hire in Irvine, CA, supporting a residential and commercial construction environment. This role owns the full AR process, including invoicing, cash application, collections, credit review, reporting, sales tax, and audit support.

The position emphasizes accuracy, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with leadership and the finance team.

Qualifications

• Full-cycle accounts receivable experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of AR/credit or financial reporting experience.
• Proficiency with Sage 300 and Sage 50.
• Knowledge of Avalara AvaTax and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable activities from invoicing to collections.
• Prepare AR aging reports and reconciliations.
• Assess customer credit and establish limits.
• Support audits and Sales Tax calculations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and financial controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment issues.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit analysis

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Sage 300

Sage 50

Avalara AvaTax

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in Irvine, CA, supporting a residential and commercial construction environment. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership of the full accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, collections, credit review, reporting, sales tax, and audit support. The Accounts Receivable Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate customer account records, improving payment timelines, resolving discrepancies, and supporting financial compliance. This opportunity offers the chance to work in a stable, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable activity, including order release, invoicing, cash application, collections, and customer payment processing.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts receivable reports, including aging reports, paid and unpaid invoice summaries, and related activity reports.


• Assess customer creditworthiness, establish credit limits, monitor credit risk, and help minimize bad debt exposure.


• Implement collection strategies, resolve billing and payment disputes, and maintain professional client relationships to support timely payments.


• Manage accounting transactions, audit financial documents, support internal and external audit needs, and ensure compliance with GAAP and financial regulations.


• Use Sage 300, Sage 50, Avalara AvaTax, Microsoft Office, and ERP tools to support receivables, sales tax, reporting, and financial accuracy.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 to $80,000 per year.


• Job type: Direct hire.


• Location: Irvine, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and discrepancy resolution.


• Prepare accounts receivable reporting, aging analysis, customer account reconciliations, and related financial documentation.


• Evaluate customer credit, monitor credit limits, and support strategies that reduce bad debt and improve cash flow.


• Support accounting compliance, audit preparation, sales tax calculations, and process improvement initiatives.


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.


• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting, accounts receivable, credit, collections, or financial reporting experience.


• Proficiency with Sage 300 and Sage 50.


• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.


• Familiarity with Avalara AvaTax software and sales tax calculation or tax return preparation.


• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, GAAP, financial controls, and documentation standards.


• Excellent numerical, analytical, problem-solving, and financial decision-making skills.


• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities.


• Professional communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and customers to resolve payment issues and disputes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, including residential, commercial, office, or project-based accounting environments.


• Background supporting credit management, customer account analysis, and collections strategy.


• Experience identifying accounts receivable process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and cash flow visibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.