Accounts Receivable Specialist

Talascend is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with our client in Santa Ana, California.

Overview

The role involves overseeing customer accounts receivable and making collection efforts, managing the A/R confirmations process, and assisting with audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer AR and make collection effort include but not limited to: contacting customers through phone call or e-mail, provide backup information such as individual invoice copies as well as warranty information
• Manage the A/R confirmations process and assist with various internal/external audits
• Follow and manage delinquent accounts: contacting, communicating and managing collection agencies. Providing necessary information to facilitate collection effort
• Provide additional reporting and various support initiatives for different stakeholders such as credit department, RSM, accounting management, etc.
• Manage and assist payment and other adjustment for AR posting and clearing suspense accounts
• Perform detailed analysis and obtain back-ups based on policy for the issuance of any credit memo or debit memo
• Perform any ad hoc projects as assigned by management, independently leading cross functional teams by proactively engaging other departments and personnel as required
• Assist AR Manager to ensure proper training, development, and delegation of tasks within the team

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred but not required
• 5-7 years accounts receivable, credit, and/or collections experience in a high volume B2B environment preferred

Requirements

• Proficiency in Excel is a firm requirement
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Strong accounting understanding
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and have frequent external contacts
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as a team member
• Integrity

Shift

Hybrid - Monday
-Thursday onsite, Fridays remote

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Drug Screen may be required.