Associate Accountant- Accounts Receivable

RealREPP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match and vesting

Company-paid health, dental, and life

Annual bonus opportunity

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Diversity and equal opportunity

Job summary

RealREPP is partnering with a growing building systems expert to hire an Accounts Receivable Associate in Los Angeles. You will handle cash receipts application, customer accounts, and maintain accurate records ensuring data integrity and GAAP compliance.

The role requires 1–3 years AR experience, familiarity with customer invoicing or payment portals, and strong attention to detail. Excellent communication and ability to work under supervision are important.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process assigned accounts receivable transactions with focus on cash receipts application and customer accounts.
• Process and apply customer payments, ensure proper posting and reconciliation.
• Research and resolve straightforward AR discrepancies and unapplied cash; escalate more complex issues.
• Assist with new customer setup, including creation and maintenance of records and portal access.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for data integrity and auditability.

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.*