Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aston Carter•Santa Clarita, CA

7d•$35 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an accounting professional who thrives on solving problems, improving processes, and ensuring financial operations run smoothly? We're looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR Accounting Lead) to take ownership of both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions while playing a key role in maintaining the financial health of our organization. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoy partnering with teams across the business to drive results, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience improving accounting processes and workflows
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
5+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable experience

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, and collections.
Generate and distribute customer invoices based on shipping documentation, contracts, and pricing agreements.
Monitor aging reports and proactively manage collections to ensure timely customer payments.
Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and customer disputes.
Apply incoming payments including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card transactions.
Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate AR subledger records.
Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics teams to resolve invoice and shipment issues.
Support credit evaluations and customer credit limit monitoring as needed.
Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment processing.
Perform three-way matching of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
Ensure timely vendor payments while optimizing cash flow and payment terms.
Maintain vendor records and resolve payment inquiries or discrepancies.
Process payments through checks, ACH, wire transfers, and electronic payment platforms.
Reconcile vendor statements and maintain AP subledger accuracy.
Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, and reporting.
Prepare and reconcile AR and AP aging schedules.
Support audit requests and documentation requirements.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
Identify and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.