Accounts Receivable Specialist

Century Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in the Los Angeles area to manage client receivables and support timely collections. The role requires 3+ years in AR/collections, plus strong Excel skills and the ability to communicate with customers and internal partners.

The position offers a base salary between $70,000 and $88,000 per year, with opportunities to contribute to billing, cash application, and reconciliation processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of AR, collections, or related accounting experience.
• Strong Excel proficiency and experience with financial data and reports.
• Experience handling high-volume collections while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with customers, management, and internal partners.
• Strong understanding of AR processes, payment tracking, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances to support timely collections.
• Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders to address payment issues and resolve account discrepancies.
• Partner with billing and finance teams to monitor receivables, identify collection risks, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate records of collection efforts, account activity, and customer communications.
• Prepare accounts receivable reports, monitor aging trends, and assist with cash application research and reconciliation activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $70,000 to $88,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances to support timely collections.
• Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders to address payment issues and resolve account discrepancies.
• Partner with billing and finance teams to monitor receivables, identify collection risks, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate records of collection efforts, account activity, and customer communications.
• Prepare accounts receivable reports, monitor aging trends, and assist with cash application research and reconciliation activities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a related accounting function.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial data and reports.
• Previous experience managing high volume collections activities while meeting deadlines and performance objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, management, and internal business partners.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, payment tracking, and account reconciliation procedures.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Prior experience within a professional services or legal billing environment.
• Familiarity with electronic billing platforms, accounting software, and enterprise financial systems.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and problem solving skills with a customer focused approach.
• Highly organized and detail oriented professional with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

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