Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

For more than 20 years, Manduka has built a reputation as the world's most respected yoga brand. Known for its legendary PRO Mat, Manduka creates high performance yoga mats, yoga towels, bags, props, and women's and men’s fitness apparel. Designed by yogis and trusted by teachers worldwide, carefully selected, and sustainable materials are paired with thoughtful design to create innovative products that allow a community of 4,000+ yoga studios, 700+ yoga ambassadors and over 2 million customers across the globe to deepen their practice.

POSITION SUMMARY AND SUCCESS FACTORS:

The Manduka Finance Team is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing team. This role will own Accounts Receivable, participate on month-end close activities and is responsible for ensuring assigned accounts are processed and reported accurately in the Company's accounting system. The candidate MUST be very detail-oriented, highly motivated, reliable, team player with a strong sense of urgency and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where changing priorities may occur frequently based on operational needs.

Success factors for the position include the following:

Serve as the primary point of contact for all billing and invoicing and credit inquiries.

Independently manage daily A/R tasks with minimal supervision.

Maintain accurate and timely customer billing and cash application processes.

Demonstrate ownership of A/R month-end responsibilities, including aging analysis, reconciliations, and customer deposit tracking.

Assist in intercompany accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage day-to-day operations

Manage end-to-end A/R processes including invoicing, payment application, and collections.

Post daily cash receipts across multiple bank accounts and currencies.

Reconcile A/R balances to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Proactively follow up on overdue accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.

Investigate billing discrepancies and partner with internal teams or customers to resolve issues.

Support customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account statements.

Reporting and Analysis

Prepare and review A/R aging reports to monitor collections performance.

Assist in monthly revenue and receivables reconciliations.

Prepare Budget vs Actual reports monthly.

Support ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from management.

Audit and Month-End Close

Participate in interim and year-end financial audits by providing required documentation.

Complete month-end tasks including A/R reconciliations, customer deposit reviews, and credit balance analysis.

Own and reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

Strong understanding of accounting principles and A/R processes.

High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite or other full-scale ERP software) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, etc.).

Proactive, assertive, and creative approach to problem-solving.

Ability to cross-train and learn other accounting processes to support team agility and ensure seamless operational continuity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

3+ years’ experience as an accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager, or accountant.

Experience with Excel, including pivot tables, vlook-ups, sumifs, and other advanced functions.

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems is required

Experience with Shopify is required.

Experience with Celigo is preferred.

Passion for continuous learning and collaboration.

Love of yoga is a plus!

This role is hybrid and requires working onsite on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Manduka’s Carson Distribution Center.