Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our client, a manufacturing company in Cerritos, California on a Contract basis. This position focuses on maintaining accurate customer invoicing, applying incoming payments, and supporting timely account follow-up to keep receivables current. The role is well suited for someone who is comfortable balancing high-volume transactional work with detail-oriented financial support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and issue customer invoices each day with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

- Post and reconcile incoming payments, ensuring cash receipts are applied correctly to customer accounts.

- Follow up with commercial customers regarding outstanding balances and support collection efforts to reduce aging receivables.

- Review account status and generate aging reports to help monitor overdue invoices and collection priorities.

- Manage daily cash activity, including balancing and closing the cash drawer at the end of the business day.

- Release customer orders after verifying payment status and resolving account-related issues as needed.

Requirements - 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting function.

- Hands-on experience with billing, cash application, and commercial collections.

- Working knowledge of daily cash handling and account reconciliation practices.

- Ability to prepare and review aging reports and take appropriate follow-up action.

- Proficiency with basic Excel for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.

- Experience using accounting or industry-specific software to manage receivables activity.

- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy in a deadline-driven setting.

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