Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

San Clemente,CA, US

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

We are partnering with a growing, innovation-driven company to hire an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their Finance team. This is a high-impact role focused on collections, cash flow optimization, and account resolution, offering strong visibility within the accounting organization.

This is an opportunity to step into a role where you are not just processing transactions—you are actively driving financial performance and customer outcomes.

• Own the collections process and proactively follow up on past-due accounts
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and short pays
• Process daily payments (checks, wires, credit cards) within ERP system
• Reconcile accounts and ensure alignment with the General Ledger
• Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve billing issues quickly
• Support credit functions including account setup and terms

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable or accounting experience
• Strong collections experience (this is critical)
• Experience working in an ERP system (People Soft is a plus)
• Excellent communication skills—comfortable working directly with customers
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability

We are a well-established, privately held organization with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to our customers. For decades, we’ve built our success on a foundation of operational excellence, strong financial discipline, and a people-first culture—and we’re continuing to evolve.

Right now is an especially exciting time to join our team. Our Finance organization is undergoing thoughtful transformation and internal growth, creating opportunities for individuals who want more than just a transactional role. This is a chance to step into a team where your work directly impacts cash flow, customer relationships, and overall business performance.

We pride ourselves on a culture that values individuals who are:

• Humble in how they collaborate
• Hungry to take ownership and improve processes
• Smart in how they communicate and solve problems

Our environment is fast-paced but supportive, with leadership that is accessible, hands-on, and invested in developing talent. Employees here are trusted to take initiative, ask questions, and make meaningful contributions beyond their job description.

This role, in particular, sits at the intersection of finance operations and customer interaction, giving you visibility into how the business truly runs. You won’t just be processing transactions—you’ll be helping drive financial outcomes, strengthen customer partnerships, and improve internal workflows.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your skill set, gain exposure to leadership, and be part of a team that is actively evolving, this is the kind of opportunity that can accelerate your career.

• Work alongside leadership with direct exposure to decision-making
• Gain hands‑on experience in collections strategy + cash flow management
• Clear path to expand responsibilities as the team evolves
• Be part of a company that actively embraces innovation, automation, and evolving technologies—including AI to improve processes and stay ahead of the curve