Accounts Receivable Specialist — Drive Cash Flow Growth

LHH; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

Holiday pay

PTO

Job summary

LHH in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the Corporate Accounting team. You will handle full AR cycles, cash application, and collections in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes high-volume account management, ERP proficiency, and process improvements to support cash flow. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or inventory-based industry experience preferred.
• Strong collections and cash application experience.
• Experience managing high-volume customer accounts.
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar).
• Intermediate Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash receipts, ACH payments, wire transfers, and lockbox transactions.
• Apply customer payments accurately and timely.
• Manage customer accounts and maintain accurate account records.
• Conduct B2B collections activities while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, chargebacks, and deductions.
• Reconcile AR accounts and customer statements.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to resolve billing issues.
• Prepare AR reports and assist with month-end close activities.
• Support audits and provide documentation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and cash flow management.

Skills

AR expertise

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

Epicor

Job description

LHH in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the Corporate Accounting team. You will handle full AR cycles, cash application, and collections in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes high-volume account management, ERP proficiency, and process improvements to support cash flow. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.