Accounts Receivable Specialist

Buchalter PC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Profit sharing

Full benefits package

Job summary

Buchalter PC, a full-service business law firm located in Los Angeles, is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist. In this role, you will manage accounts receivable processes, ensure timely collection of payments, and support cash flow objectives.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable and possess strong communication and analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary between $70,000 and $85,000 per year along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a similar financial role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivable balances and maintain accurate aging reports.
• Manage customer accounts with timely follow-up on outstanding invoices.
• Communicate directly with clients to address overdue payments.
• Process incoming payments and ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger for accurate records.
• Prepare monthly reports on accounts receivable status.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Buchalter APC, a full-service business law firm, has an immediate opening for an A/R Specialist based in our Los Angeles office. There is only one opening.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist with a strong focus on collections to join our Accounting/Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments, and supporting our overall cash flow objectives. This role requires excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills to manage customer relationships effectively while minimizing overdue accounts.

Essential Functions

• Monitor accounts receivable balances to maintain accurate aging reports and identify overdue accounts.
• Actively manage customer accounts to ensure timely and consistent follow-up on outstanding invoices.
• Communicate directly with clients via phone and email to address overdue payments and resolve any payment discrepancies.
• Process incoming payments and apply them to appropriate accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accurately recorded and accounted for in the system.
• Prepare monthly reports on accounts receivable status, collections progress, and key performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a similar financial role.

Buchalter APC offers a competitive salary, 401K, profit sharing and a full benefits package.

California: Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 per year. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice, experience and performance.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Interested candidates should submit a resume using the link below.