Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Ledgent-Finance-; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist in Torrance, CA to manage customer accounts, collections, and credit reviews while ensuring accurate cash flow and financial reporting. The role collaborates with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting to resolve payment issues and improve processes.

The position requires 5+ years in AR/collections within manufacturing, ERP and Excel proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, or Credit experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of collections, cash application, reconciliations, and credit principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customer credit evaluations and recommend credit limits.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of accounts to promote timely payments and improve cash collections.
• Support and mentor AR team members by sharing best practices and identifying process improvements.
• Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and maintain accurate collection records.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Investigate delinquent balances and collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment issues.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, statements, account balances, and payment activity.
• Review customer agreements and programs to ensure credits, deductions, rebates, and adjustments are processed accurately.
• Apply customer payments daily and ensure proper posting to the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end accrual calculations and account analysis in partnership with the General Ledger team.
• Research and resolve pricing, deduction, shortage, overage, and credit-related disputes affecting collections.
• Support month-end, year-end, and audit activities, including reconciliations and documentation requests.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain reliable attendance, strong time management, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Collections

Cash application

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist (JN -092026-431732) Torrance, California

Salary: USD27 - USD27 per hour

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist manages customer accounts, collections, credit reviews, cash application, and account reconciliations to support timely cash flow and accurate financial reporting. This role works closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting to resolve payment issues, improve processes, and maintain strong customer relationships.

• Assist with customer credit evaluations, including reviewing financial information and recommending credit limits.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of accounts to promote timely payments and improve cash collections.
• Support and mentor AR team members by sharing best practices and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and maintain accurate collection records.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Investigate delinquent balances and collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment issues.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, statements, account balances, and payment activity.
• Review customer agreements and programs to ensure credits, deductions, rebates, and adjustments are processed accurately.
• Apply customer payments daily and ensure proper posting to the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end accrual calculations and account analysis in partnership with the General Ledger team.
• Research and resolve pricing, deduction, shortage, overage, and credit-related disputes affecting collections.
• Support month-end, year-end, and audit activities, including reconciliations and documentation requests.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain reliable attendance, strong time management, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, or Credit experience, within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of collections, cash application, reconciliations, and credit principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.