Accounts Receivable Specialist II - Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth

Got a knack for numbers and looking to get your foot in the door of a great company? We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist II to join our Accounts Receivable team! As a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist II, you will provide key operational support to our expanding Accounting division, and you will also get the inside view of how a multi-million-dollar company functions day to day. As you work on our Accounts Receivable team, you will rely on your great people and problem-solving skills, superb attention to detail and ability to excel under tight deadlines. If you possess these skills and know your way around Microsoft Excel and Outlook, then let’s talk. This position is on-site at our Carson headquarters. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Post daily payments including checks, wires, and EDI/ACH transfers to customer accounts, ensuring accuracy.    
• Process customer credit card payments 
• Perform assigned reconciliations and associated Journal Entries 
• Retrieve and process bank reports as it relates to deposits 
• Process customer refunds for multiple payment methods. 
• Participate in special department projects/initiatives as directed 
• Providing operational support to multiple internal Accounting teams   
• Ensuring that all internal and external customers receive top-notch service 
• Contributing to the improvement and development of accounting processes and systems 
• Assist us with the migration into SAP

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• 3+ years experience in an Accounts Receivable department   
• Bachelors degree required 
• SAP experience required 
• Lockbox experience required 
• Strong data entry/10-key skills  
• Strong work ethic, team player mentality, and ability to perform outstanding work 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook required 
• Self- motivated and organized, with a demonstrated ability to proactively manage and prioritize multiple competing projects simultaneously  
• Professional written and verbal communication 
• Get it done mindset and ability to handle high volume of customer payments 
• Tip-top customer service and communication skills over the phone and in person 
• Strong sense of urgency  
• Great accuracy and attention to detail 
• Ability to work on-site at our Carson office  

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Hourly: $24-$28 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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