Accounts Receivable Specialist

Service Champions•Brea, CA

17d•$26 - $30

About The Position

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist, for our Brea, CA location. We offer a team-oriented work environment and competitive compensation package, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off, and 401(k) with matching. The position is to support the Controller and Accounting Manager in carrying out various responsibilities of the Accounting Department with a focus on A/R.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar discipline desired or a minimum of 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Knowledge of accounting practices and principles
Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to use an automated accounting system.
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
Basic data entry and/or word processing skills, advanced knowledge of Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Crystal Report Writer (or similar software) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Primary function of position is Accounts Receivable.
Tracking A/R, calling customers and pursuing all means of receiving payment.
Update, maintain and distribute daily company financial and statistical reports.
Verify and prepare costing sheet for install folders and reviews for accuracy.
Review, calculate and process bi-weekly payroll information based on information gathered from timecards and commission reports for all service technicians.
Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment.
Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail.
Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing.
Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting.
Bank reconciliations and daily cash management activities.
Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time by the Accounting Manager
Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger