Accounts Receivable Specialist: Cash & Customer Accounts

Southland Industries; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an Associate Accountant – Accounts Receivable to support AR recordkeeping, posting transactions, and maintaining customer and job accounts. You will assist with cash receipts application, payment posting, and reconciliations while ensuring data integrity and GAAP compliance.

The role requires 1–3 years in AR, familiarity with invoicing portals, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 Years Accounts receivable experience preferred
• Experience working within customer invoicing or payment portals preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Computer proficiency and intermediate level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point
• Able to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
• Works under direct supervision
• Makes decisions within defined guidelines

Responsibilities

• Process AR transactions and apply cash receipts
• Maintain customer and job accounts; perform reconciliations
• Research AR discrepancies and escalate complex issues
• Assist with new customer setup and maintain records
• Maintain data integrity and auditability
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Respond to internal and external inquiries

Skills

Accounts receivable

Invoicing portals

Basic accounting

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking an Associate Accountant – Accounts Receivable to support AR recordkeeping, posting transactions, and maintaining customer and job accounts. You will assist with cash receipts application, payment posting, and reconciliations while ensuring data integrity and GAAP compliance.

The role requires 1–3 years in AR, familiarity with invoicing portals, and strong organizational skills.