Staff Accountant - AR & Cash Applications

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant - AR & Cash Applications to support key accounting operations in Van Nuys, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on invoicing, cash posting, reconciliations, and month-end activities that help maintain accurate financial records and consistent reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in accounts receivable and cash application processes, along with the ability to work across teams to resolve payment and billing issues efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Create and issue customer invoices within the ERP system, confirming accuracy against order and shipment records before release.
• Process account adjustments such as credit memos, returns, and other billing corrections while maintaining proper documentation.
• Maintain customer account data, including payment terms and tax-related records, to support accurate billing and compliance.
• Partner with sales and fulfillment teams to investigate and resolve invoice questions, discrepancies, and customer account issues.
• Record incoming payments from multiple remittance methods and apply funds to outstanding balances in a timely manner.
• Research partial remittances, short payments, and unapplied cash items to ensure customer accounts remain current and properly reconciled.
• Complete daily balancing of cash receipts to bank activity and prepare accurate support for recorded deposits.
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations, record bank-related adjustments, and reconcile cash subledger activity to the general ledger.
• Support month-end close by reconciling accounts receivable to the general ledger, preparing journal entries, updating reserve schedules, and providing aging and reconciliation summaries to accounting leadership.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of accounting experience with direct responsibility for accounts receivable and cash applications.
• Hands-on knowledge of general ledger processes, month-end close activities, and bank reconciliation procedures.
• Ability to prepare and post journal entries accurately and investigate account variances in a timely manner.
• Experience working with ERP-based accounting systems for invoicing, cash receipts, and account reconciliation tasks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve billing and payment discrepancies through cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency in maintaining organized financial records and producing clear reconciliation support and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree or other university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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