AR & Collections Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking an experienced AR & Collections Accountant in Santa Ana, CA to own the full accounts receivable cycle in a manufacturing setting. This hands-on, high-impact role focuses on B2B collections, resolving discrepancies, and improving cash flow through collaboration across accounting, operations, customer service, and sales.

This is a full-time, direct-hire, on-site position offering stability and visibility within a team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Strong B2B collections experience.
• Manufacturing or contract manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with account reconciliations and dispute resolution.
• Ability to review aging reports and prioritize collection activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable activities, including invoicing support, payment application, reconciliations, and account maintenance.
• Perform B2B collections, follow up on outstanding balances, and help reduce past-due receivables.
• Review aging reports, prioritize collection efforts, and resolve issues as needed.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, short payments, and customer disputes.
• Partner with accounting, operations, customer service, and sales teams to resolve billing and payment concerns.
• Support month-end AR activities, reporting, and accurate customer account records.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

B2B collections

Manufacturing experience

ERP systems

Dispute resolution

Month-end close

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Santa Ana is seeking an experienced AR & Collections Accountant to take ownership of the full accounts receivable cycle. This is a high-impact, hands‑on role for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys B2B collections, resolving discrepancies, improving cash flow, and partnering across departments. This opportunity offers stability, visibility, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative, team‑oriented environment. The right candidate will appreciate working with supportive teams, clear processes, and cross‑functional partners in accounting, operations, customer service, and sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable activities, including invoicing support, payment application, reconciliations, and account maintenance.
• Perform B2B collections, follow up on outstanding balances, and help reduce past-due receivables.
• Review aging reports, prioritize collection efforts, and escape issues as needed.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, short payments, and customer disputes.
• Partner with accounting, operations, customer service, and sales teams to resolve billing and payment concerns.
• Support month-end AR activities, reporting, and accurate customer account records.

Compensation and Benefits

• $30-$35 per hour, depending on experience.
• Full-time position.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• 100% onsite in Santa Ana, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle in a manufacturing environment.
• Drive B2B collections and follow-up on outstanding customer balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment or billing discrepancies.
• Support AR reporting, aging review, and month‑end close activities.
• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable experience.
• Strong B2B collections experience.
• Manufacturing or contract manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with account reconciliations and dispute resolution.
• Ability to review aging reports and prioritize collection activities effectively.
• ERP system experience
• Strong communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented work style with the ability to maintain accurate customer records.
• Ability to collaborate with accounting, operations, customer service, and sales teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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