Accounts Receivable Specialist POST NUMBER: 04602

Vaco Los Angeles is looking for an experienced and talented AR and Collections Specialist to join one of our client's exciting accounting team. A basic understanding of accounting, standard accounts receivables procedures, processing payments, and a positive attitude is essential. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn and grow! This role can pay up to $30/hr and is on-site in Torrance, CA. This role will be contract to hire. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure collectors are making sufficient outbound calls to delinquent customer accounts Support collection and cash application teams with escalations and guidance Work cross functionally within the organization to resolve issues Review and recommend accounts for research and reconciliation Perform collection activities as a hands on member of the collection team Provide coaching to collection team Review the follow request for accuracy, completeness and justification – Credit memo, refunds and payment adjustments. Establish and review collection metrics daily to adjust individual and or team priorities Keep AR management team abreast of issues and concerns that affect team productivity and performance Assign tasks to team members based on planned and unplanned absences to ensure workload remains equitable. Qualifications and Skills: Associate degree in Accounting/Finance (Preferred) Understanding of basic accounting principles including accounts receivables, accounts payable, invoicing, credits, debits, chargebacks and credit terms. Demonstrated experience in implementation AR and collection Strong Organizational Skills Excellent Communication skills Experienced using ERP Applications