Associate Accountant- Accounts Receivable

RealREPP; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 50% company match

Company-paid employee medical, dental,

vision insurance

Annual bonus opportunity

Paid time off, holidays, and parental

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and wellness

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

RealREPP, a full-service recruiting firm, seeks an Accounts Receivable Associate to manage AR transactions, cash application, and customer record maintenance. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely posting, and compliance with GAAP. You will support payment processing and reconciliations while upholding data integrity and process controls.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in AR, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office; teamwork and adaptability are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounts receivable experience preferred.
• Experience with customer invoicing or payment portals preferred.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Able to analyze and resolve basic issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
• Works under direct supervision and makes decisions within defined guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of AR transactions, with cash receipts application focus.
• Assist with processing and applying customer payments, posting and reconciliation.
• Research and resolve AR discrepancies and unapplied cash; escalate complex issues.
• Assist with new customer setup, creating and maintaining records and portal access.
• Establish and maintain accurate accounting records for data integrity and auditability.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Cash application

Attention to detail

Education

Basic accounting knowledge

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Works under direct supervision

RealREPP, a full-service recruiting firm, is currently partnering with a growing, stable, and nationally recognized building systems expert to assist them in hiring an Accounts Receivable Associate in undefined, undefined. This role is responsible for transaction posting, customer and job account maintenance, reconciliation, and compliance with applicable regulations and GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned accounts receivable transactions, with primary responsibility for cash receipts application and customer accounts
• Assist with processing and applying customer payments, ensuring proper posting and reconciliation.
• Research and resolve straightforward accounts receivable discrepancies, unapplied cash, and customer account irregularities a timely manner. Elevate more complex issues for resolution.
• Assist with new customer setup, including creation and maintenance of customer records, account research & documentation, coordinating portal account setup, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Establish and maintain accurate and complete accounting records to ensure data integrity, auditability, and current information.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 401(k) with 50% company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Professional development and wellness benefits.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.*