Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in Santa Ana, CA within the aerospace and defense industry. This role is ideal for a senior AR professional who enjoys full-cycle ownership, customer account resolution, hands‑on collections, and detailed accounting research. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play a key role in supporting cash flow, improving account accuracy, and resolving billing and payment issues from start to finish.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, collaborative environment with supportive leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and the stability of an established manufacturing-focused business.

• Own full-cycle accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, collections, cash application, reconciliations, and aging review.
• Contact customers regarding past‑due balances and follow through on collection activity in a professional and effective manner.
• Research and resolve short pays, unapplied cash, credit memos, disputes, pricing discrepancies, and payment issues.
• Reconcile customer accounts, identify root causes of discrepancies, and drive issues through resolution.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve billing, purchase order, contractual payment term, and customer account questions.
• Support AR reporting, cash flow visibility, and process accuracy in alignment with accounting and business goals.

• Compensation: $30 to $35 per hour.
• Employment type:
  
  Direct hire.
• Location:
  
  Santa Ana, CA.

• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable processes from invoicing through collections and cash application.
• Research and resolve customer account discrepancies, disputes, short pays, unapplied cash, and credit memos.
• Maintain accurate AR aging, reconciliations, and customer account follow‑up.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to support timely payment and account resolution.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts receivable or accounting experience.
• Strong, hands‑on collections experience with confidence calling customers regarding past‑due balances.
• Experience with customer invoicing, cash application, reconciliations, aging, and account research.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and take ownership through resolution.
• Excellent communication, organization, attention to detail, and follow‑through.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently in a deadline‑driven accounting environment.

• Manufacturing or contract manufacturing experience.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience.
• Global Shop ERP experience.
• Experience working with complex commercial customer accounts.
• Experience with purchase orders, contractual payment terms, and customer billing requirements.
• Cash forecasting or working capital experience.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, Apple One is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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