Accounts Receivable Specialist

LHH; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

Holiday pay

PTO

Job summary

LHH in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the Corporate Accounting team. You will handle full AR cycles, cash application, and collections in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes high-volume account management, ERP proficiency, and process improvements to support cash flow. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or inventory-based industry experience preferred.
• Strong collections and cash application experience.
• Experience managing high-volume customer accounts.
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar).
• Intermediate Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash receipts, ACH payments, wire transfers, and lockbox transactions.
• Apply customer payments accurately and timely.
• Manage customer accounts and maintain accurate account records.
• Conduct B2B collections activities while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, chargebacks, and deductions.
• Reconcile AR accounts and customer statements.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to resolve billing issues.
• Prepare AR reports and assist with month-end close activities.
• Support audits and provide documentation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and cash flow management.

Skills

AR expertise

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

Epicor

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist

El Segundo, CA | Corporate Accounting Team Pay: $28-$38/hr DOE

Join a Growing Manufacturing Organization

We are partnering with an established manufacturing company in El Segundo seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their Corporate Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys managing customer accounts, resolving discrepancies, and supporting cash flow initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with full-cycle accounts receivable, collections, cash applications, account reconciliations, and ERP systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Process daily cash receipts, ACH payments, wire transfers, and lockbox transactions
• Apply customer payments accurately and timely
• Manage customer accounts and maintain accurate account records
• Conduct B2B collections activities while maintaining positive customer relationships
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, chargebacks, and deductions
• Reconcile AR accounts and customer statements
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to resolve billing issues
• Prepare AR reports and assist with month-end close activities
• Support audits and provide documentation as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and cash flow management

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
• Manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or inventory-based industry experience preferred
• Strong collections and cash application experience
• Experience managing high-volume customer accounts
• ERP system experience required (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar)
• Intermediate Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and reporting
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Corporate AR experience
• Experience with deductions management and chargebacks
• Credit and collections experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred

Why This Opportunity?

• Stable and growing manufacturing company
• Collaborative accounting and finance team
• Opportunity to make an impact on cash flow and process improvements
• Competitive compensation and benefits- Medical Dental, 401k, Holiday, PTO
• Career growth potential within a corporate accounting environment

Pay Details: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour

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

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