Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Posting Detail
Position Title: Accounts Payable / Account Receivable Specialist
Dept. / Company: Accounting / Valley Vista Services
Location: City of Industry
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Salary Range: Starting at $25.00 per hour

Valley Vista Services is a family-owned & operated waste disposal company that has been serving the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding Los Angeles areas since 1957.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting team. This full-time position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions and supporting the overall accounting function, including monthly closing procedures.

This is a full-time position.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in both A/P and A/R functions, including billing support, payment processing, vendor communication, and reconciling financial records. This position supports the Accounting Manager in maintaining accurate records and contributing to timely month-end close processes.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable

• Post customer payments (cash, checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) into the billing system
• Accept credit card payments from customers over the phone or via online portal
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and misapplied payments
• Communicate with Sales and Customer Service to resolve billing issues and expedite receivables
• Document account actions and communication within system applications
• Assist with customer setup and manual billing for non-standard arrangements
• Prepare and enter billing adjustments, following standard operating procedures
• Support A/R reporting and reconciliation during monthly close
• Assist with special projects related to A/R processes

Accounts Payable

• Review, process, and reconcile vendor invoices for timely and accurate payment
• Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and process check runs, ACH, and wire payments with appropriate approvals
• Maintain various Excel spreadsheets for A/P tracking
• Manage 1099 documentation and reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and maintain financial records
• Support additional A/P functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or a related field
• Strong understanding of general ledger systems and A/P processing
• Experience with both accounts receivable and payable functions
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Work Environment:

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 25 pounds rarely
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely
• Normal setting for this job: office setting

What we offer:

• The opportunity to learn and grow
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25