Accounts Receivable Specialist

Vaco Recruiter Services; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced AR and Cash Application Specialist. The ideal candidate will work remotely and should possess strong accounting knowledge and experience with NetSuite. Responsibilities include ensuring effective collections and collaborating within teams to resolve issues. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Compensation up to $34/hr.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate should have an Associate degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Basic understanding of accounts receivables, accounts payable, invoicing.
• Experience with AR and collection implementation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sufficient outbound calls to delinquent accounts.
• Support cash application teams with escalations.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve issues.

Skills

Understanding of basic accounting principles

Strong Organizational Skills

Excellent Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Vaco Los Angelesis looking for an experienced and talented AR and Cash Application Specialist to join one of our client's exciting accounting team. A basic understanding of accounting, standard accounts receivables procedures, processing payments, and a positive attitude is essential. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn and grow! This role can pay up to $34/hr and is fully remote. NetSuite and cash application experience is a must!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure collectors are making sufficient outbound calls to delinquent customer accounts
• Support collection and cash application teams with escalations and guidance
• Work cross functionally within the organization to resolve issues
• Review and recommend accounts for research and reconciliation
• Perform collection activities as a hands on member of the collection team
• Provide coaching to collection team
• Review the follow request for accuracy, completeness and justification – Credit memo, refunds and payment adjustments.
• Establish and review collection metrics daily to adjust individual and or team priorities
• Keep AR management team abreast of issues and concerns that affect team productivity and performance
• Assign tasks to team members based on planned and unplanned absences to ensure workload remains equitable.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Associate degree in Accounting/Finance (Preferred)
• Understanding of basic accounting principles including accounts receivables, accounts payable, invoicing, credits, debits, chargebacks and credit terms.
• Demonstrated experience in implementation AR and collection
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Experienced using ERP Applications, NetSuite required