Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Torrance (CA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist in Torrance, CA to manage customer accounts and collections, ensuring timely cash flow and accurate reporting.

You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting, review credit, and mentor the AR team while handling reconciliations and month-end activities in a manufacturing environment.

Competenze

• 5+ years of AR, 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 with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Assist with customer credit evaluations and approve credit limits.
• Manage an assigned AR portfolio to promote timely payments.
• Mentor AR team and identify process improvements.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Investigate delinquent balances with internal departments.
• Respond to inquiries about invoices, statements, balances, and payments.
• Review agreements to ensure credits, deductions, rebates, and adjustments are correct.
• Apply customer payments daily and post to the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end accruals and analysis with GL team.
• Support month-end, year-end, and audit activities.
• Participate in special projects and maintain reliable attendance.

Conoscenze

Accounts Receivable

Collections

Credit

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Strumenti

ERP software

Advanced Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.