Collections​/AR Assistant

Collections/AR Assistant (JN - Pasadena, California

Salary: USD
30 - USD
32 per hour

Collector / Accounts Receivable Assistant
Pasadena, CA (Onsite)
Contract-to-Hire | $30-32/hr

A well-established manufacturing company in Pasadena is seeking a Collector / Accounts Receivable Assistant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys building relationships, managing accounts, and supporting a collaborative accounting department.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of collections experience
• Strong Excel and systems experience
• SAP experience is a plus, but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and learn quickly
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or retail environments preferred
• Stable work history preferred

Responsibilities:

• Manage collections for 250+ customer accounts
• Follow up on outstanding balances via email and phone
• Handle credit holds, credit limit reviews, and customer inquiries
• Process customer payments and account adjustments
• Assist with new customer setup
• Support bank deposits and cash receipt processing
• Serve as backup to the AR Clerk
• Cross-train on AP functions to provide departmental support as needed

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Fully onsite in Pasadena, CA