Accounts Receivable Specialist - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. This role will focus on managing incoming payments, tracking receivables, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounts receivable process, including invoicing and collections.
• Review and post incoming payments, ensuring that payments are accurate and applied correctly to customer accounts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and follow up on any discrepancies or past-due balances.
• Prepare and send customer statements, ensuring all transactions are accounted for.
• Work closely with the sales team and customers to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Maintain and update accurate customer records in the accounting system.
• Monitor aging reports and take appropriate action to minimize overdue accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities as related to receivables.
• Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status and outstanding balances for management review.
• Process credit applications and review customer credit limits to minimize risk.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred).
• Proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist or in a similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or other financial systems).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

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.