Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job details Salary: $25 - $30 per hour A bit about us We are a growing, fast-paced organization within the distribution and operations space, focused on delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong partnerships with our customers. Our team values accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement across all areas of the business. With increasing demand and evolving customer needs, we are seeking strong professionals who can step in, stabilize processes, and help drive results. Why join us? Immediate impact – step into a critical role and make a difference from day one Fast interview process – quick turnaround and hiring decisions Hands‑on environment – direct visibility into operations, leadership, and customers Growth potential – opportunity to contribute to long‑term process improvements and team development Job Details Accounts Receivable Specialist We are seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing accounting team. This individual will play a critical role in managing customer accounts, driving collections efforts, and ensuring timely cash flow. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and takes ownership of customer accounts from invoicing through payment resolution. Key Responsibilities Manage customer accounts and maintain accurate accounts receivable records Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on past‑due balances Perform collections activities through phone, email, and customer outreach Research and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, short pays, and billing disputes Apply customer payments and ensure accurate cash posting Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding balances Partner with internal teams to resolve invoicing and payment issues Assist with month‑end accounts receivable close activities Maintain detailed documentation of collection efforts and customer communications Support process improvements that enhance collection efficiency and reduce DSO Qualifications 3+ years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, or related accounting experience Strong understanding of AR processes, cash applications, and account reconciliations Experience managing aging reports and collection activities Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems Strong communication and customer service skills Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities Self‑motivated and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment Preferred Experience High‑volume invoicing and collections Deductions management and dispute resolution Customer account maintenance and reconciliation Manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or transaction‑heavy environments Experience reducing aging balances and improving collection performance Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Background Check Policy Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Privacy and Communication Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot