Accounts Receivable Specialist — Billing, Collections & Audits

Motive Workforce; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to own the full AR cycle—from billing and cash application through collections, credit, and audit support. You will collaborate with sales, operations, and the Controller and act as the go-to resource for AR processes and month-end close.

The role requires 5+ years in accounts receivable, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 Business Central or Sage, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts receivable experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• ERP experience required (Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage, or similar).
• Experience with Avalara for sales tax calculation and exemptions.
• Solid understanding of GAAP revenue recognition basics.
• Experience with month-end close and supporting external audits.
• Strong communication skills for customer collections calls.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Billing & invoicing oversight and timely invoicing in ERP.
• Review shipping logs against invoices for month-end cut-off accuracy.
• Validate pricing, freight terms, and sales tax on invoices using Avalara.
• Process credit memos, prepayments, and customer deposits.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to resolve billing discrepancies.

Skills

AR processes

Excel skills

Communication

Month-end close

Audit support

GAAP basics

Credit & collections

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Tools

Dynamics 365 BC

Sage

Avalara AvaTax

Job description

Motive Workforce in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to own the full AR cycle—from billing and cash application through collections, credit, and audit support. You will collaborate with sales, operations, and the Controller and act as the go-to resource for AR processes and month-end close.

The role requires 5+ years in accounts receivable, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 Business Central or Sage, plus familiarity with