Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a printing and publishing organization in Montebello, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports day-to-day receivables activity while also assisting with select payroll-related tasks for a workforce of approximately 150 employees. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing invoicing, maintaining accurate records, following up on outstanding balances, and working across customer-facing portals and accounting platforms in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process customer invoices accurately in the company's accounting system and verify that transaction details are recorded correctly.

- Apply incoming payments, reconcile cash activity, and maintain current accounts receivable balances for a portfolio of customer accounts.

- Monitor aging reports and conduct commercial collections outreach to secure timely payment on overdue invoices.

- Manage account activity through customer portals, ensuring billing information and payment statuses remain up to date.

- Provide backup support for billing operations, including preparing credit memos and addressing chargebacks when needed.

- Assist with payroll administration for approximately 150 employees using Paycom, helping ensure timely and accurate processing.

- Maintain organized financial records across systems used for accounting and operational tracking, including Sage 100 and Epicor.

- Communicate with internal teams and customers to resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and account questions efficiently. Requirements - Experience in accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash application, reconciliations, and collections.

- Working knowledge of commercial billing practices and customer account maintenance.

- Proficiency with Sage 100 and confidence navigating accounting or ERP systems.

- Familiarity with payroll processing responsibilities; experience with Paycom is preferred.

- Ability to manage aging accounts and follow through on collection efforts with strong attention to detail.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to keep financial records accurate and well organized.

- Spanish language skills are preferred for effective communication in a bilingual work environment.

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