Accounts Receivable Accountant

Aston Carter•Carpinteria, CA

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in managing the full accounts receivable cycle, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting audit processes. You will collaborate closely with various departments to resolve billing and payment issues, while also driving process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience with significant full cycle accounts receivable ownership required.
Proficiency in GAAP, month-end close procedures, and journal entries.
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar; familiarity with VIS/NAV is advantageous.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
Excellent communication skills and a strong customer service orientation.
Proven ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in credit and collections.
Familiarity with sales bonus structure mechanics.
Experience with Salesforce portals.
Knowledge of sales tax and resale certificate administration.

Responsibilities

Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash application (checks, wires, ACH, credit cards), collections, aging, and dispute resolution.
Prepare journal entries and perform GL and balance sheet reconciliations during month- and year-end close processes.
Generate financial reports and provide audit support, as well as perform trend analysis and offer insights to management.
Review credit terms and limits, payment history, and credit reports to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Maintain customer accounts, including resale certificates and tax tables.
Work collaboratively with Sales, Customer Service, and Distribution teams to resolve billing and payment issues.
Enhance process improvement and documentation, assist with internal controls, and support automation initiatives.