Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant in Santa Ana, CA for a direct hire. This hands-on role owns the full AR cycle, drivescollections, resolves complex customer issues, and maintains healthy cash flow in a manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate billing and timely reconciliations, leveraging strong Excel and ERP skills while delivering precise AR aging and reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounts receivable experience.
• Hands-on collections experience with past-due balances.
• Full-cycle AR including invoicing, cash application, reconciliations, and aging.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Excellent communication and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, aging review, and customer account maintenance.
• Manage collections activity by proactively contacting customers regarding past-due balances and following through until payment issues are resolved.
• Research and resolve short pays, unapplied cash, credit memos, billing disputes, pricing discrepancies, and other customer payment issues.
• Partner with internal departments to investigate root causes, correct account discrepancies, and improve AR accuracy.
• Review customer accounts, POs, contractual payment terms, and billing requirements to support timely and accurate collections.
• Support cash flow visibility through accurate AR reporting, aging analysis, and communication of account status.

Skills

Full-cycle AR

Invoicing

Cash application

Aging management

Dispute resolution

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Independent work

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Global Shop ERP

Job description

Job Summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant for a direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a hands-on AR professional who enjoys owning the full accounts receivable cycle, resolving complex customer account issues, and driving collections through proactive communication. The Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant will play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, improving account accuracy, and supporting internal teams with timely research and resolution of billing, payment, and reconciliation issues. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values stability, accountability, positive teamwork, and a collaborative environment where follow-through and problem-solving are appreciated.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, aging review, and customer account maintenance.
• Manage collections activity by proactively contacting customers regarding past-due balances and following through until payment issues are resolved.
• Research and resolve short pays, unapplied cash, credit memos, billing disputes, pricing discrepancies, and other customer payment issues.
• Partner with internal departments to investigate root causes, correct account discrepancies, and improve AR accuracy.
• Review customer accounts, POs, contractual payment terms, and billing requirements to support timely and accurate collections.
• Support cash flow visibility through accurate AR reporting, aging analysis, and communication of account status.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Location: Santa Ana, CA.
• Compensation: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable functions from invoicing through collections and reconciliation.
• Resolve customer account discrepancies, disputes, short payments, and unapplied cash issues.
• Partner with internal teams to identify root causes and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate AR aging, cash application, and customer account records.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts receivable or accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on collections experience, including comfort calling customers regarding past-due balances.
• Full-cycle AR experience, including customer invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, and aging management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Experience resolving short pays, unapplied cash, credit memos, disputes, pricing discrepancies, and payment issues.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Self-starter who can work independently and take ownership from issue identification through resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or contract manufacturing experience.
• Global Shop ERP experience.
• Experience supporting complex or commercial customer accounts.
• Experience working with POs, contractual payment terms, and customer billing requirements.
• Cash forecasting or working capital experience.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

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