Accounts Receivable Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. The role focuses on processing AR transactions, posting and reconciling payments, and maintaining accurate customer records. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 40 hours per week, with benefits including health insurance and 401(k). Opportunity to grow within a collaborative accounting team is emphasized.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of accounts receivable experience.
• At least 3 years of experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a high-volume AR environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Accounting or finance coursework is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage a high volume of accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare, post, and reconcile customer payments.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on past-due balances.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and account issues.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.
• Assist with invoicing, account reconciliations, and collections activities.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding account balances and payment questions.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to track, analyze, and maintain financial information.
• Assist with month-end and other accounting processes as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the accounting team and other departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Take on additional responsibilities and develop professionally as the role grows.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Accounting or finance coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Santa Barbara, CA. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in accounts receivable who is eager to grow their skills, learn new processes, and take on additional responsibilities over time.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a high-volume accounts receivable environment, is comfortable working with Excel, and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and timely follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage a high volume of accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare, post, and reconcile customer payments.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on past-due balances.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and account issues.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.
• Assist with invoicing, account reconciliations, and collections activities.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding account balances and payment questions.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to track, analyze, and maintain financial information.
• Assist with month-end and other accounting processes as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the accounting team and other departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Take on additional responsibilities and develop professionally as the role grows.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of accounts receivable experience.
• At least 3 years of experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in a high-volume AR environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.
• Accounting or finance education/coursework is a plus, but not required.

What We Offer

• Monday–Friday schedule, 40 hours per week.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive environment where you can expand your skills and take on new challenges.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for more than someone who can simply process transactions. We want someone who is curious, dependable, and motivated to build a career in accounting! If you enjoy learning, working with numbers, and want an opportunity to grow within a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.