Accounts Receivable Specialist
robert halfCompton, CA
Accounts Receivable Specialist
robert halfCompton, CA
today
Occupations
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksAccountants and AuditorsBill and Account CollectorsAbout the role
Accounts Receivable Specialist We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a wholesale distribution team in California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will oversee the complete receivables process, combining cash application, collections, deduction review, and credit decision support in a high-volume environment. The role is well suited for someone who can work independently, manage detailed account activity, and stay highly organized in a spreadsheet-driven and paper-intensive setting.
Responsibilities:
Manage the full accounts receivable cycle from invoice follow-up through payment posting, account review, and issue resolution.
Apply incoming payments accurately and maintain up-to-date customer account records across active domestic accounts.
Investigate retailer deductions and chargebacks, reconcile supporting details, and coordinate resolution of shortages, promotional allowances, and related claims.
Create and process credit memos in the system while ensuring documentation is complete and aligned with account activity.
Monitor aging and conduct commercial collections efforts with a focus on a concentrated group of key domestic customers.
Review overdue balances to help determine whether orders should be released or placed on credit hold based on payment status.
Use spreadsheets extensively to track receivables activity, analyze discrepancies, and support daily reporting through functions such as VLOOKUP.Maintain accuracy in a paper-heavy workflow while working within legacy accounting software and related reporting tools.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Compton, CA
Occupation
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Industry
Collection Agencies
Posted
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