Senior AR Specialist — Onsite in Los Angeles

Bunzl; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays and sick pay

Job summary

Bunzl is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist in Cerritos, CA, to manage invoicing, collections, and account reconciliations. You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve billing issues and improve cash flow.

This is a senior individual contributor role working on-site in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 3+ years in AR or related fields, strong Excel and ERP proficiency, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable, collections, credit, or related accounting experience.
• Experience managing high-volume and/or high-value customer accounts.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee accounts receivable transactions.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure accurate invoicing and timely resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Manage complex and high-value customer accounts, including national and strategic account relationships.
• Monitor customer account aging and proactively support collection efforts to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding balances.
• Generate, review, and analyze aging reports and collections metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, deductions, credits, and account balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Access and navigate customer vendor portals to research invoices, submit documentation, resolve disputes, and support collections activities.
• Review customer payment history and credit information and provide recommendations regarding credit limits and payment terms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve issues that may impact customer relationships or collections performance.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and improvement of Accounts Receivable processes and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for Accounts Receivable best practices and support team initiatives, projects, and process improvement efforts.
• Identify and implement process enhancements that improve productivity, increase efficiency, and support business growth.
• Support month-end and year-end activities related to accounts receivable, as needed.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Collections

Customer service

Communication

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

B2B experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Bunzl is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist in Cerritos, CA, to manage invoicing, collections, and account reconciliations. You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve billing issues and improve cash flow.

This is a senior individual contributor role working on-site in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 3+ years in AR or related fields, strong Excel and ERP proficiency, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.