AR Specialist

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The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the company's receivables, ensuring timely collection of payments, reconciling accounts, and providing financial reporting. This role involves interacting with customers, internal departments, and external stakeholders to resolve payment discrepancies, process invoices, and optimize cash flow.

• Generate and send invoices to customers in a timely manner.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments and follow up on overdue invoices.
• Process incoming payments via checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit card transactions.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all AR transactions and update the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve billing and payment disputes in coordination with sales and customer service teams.
• Prepare AR aging reports and provide regular updates to management.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve AR processes and efficiency.
  
  

• 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or a related finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Elite 3E, Aderant).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with collections, payment processing, and account reconciliation.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  
  

• Experience in a high-volume invoicing environment.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with ERP and financial management systems.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.