Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a growing distribution company in Burbank, California on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can oversee receivables in a fast-moving, high-volume setting while keeping a large customer portfolio organized and current. The role focuses on accurate billing, timely payment application, account follow-up, and issue resolution to support consistent cash flow and strong customer account management.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts receivable workflow, including invoice processing, payment follow-up, collections activity, and cash posting.
• Prepare and send monthly billing for a large customer base, ensuring invoices are issued accurately and on schedule.
• Review customer accounts regularly to confirm billing accuracy, track payment activity, and identify overdue balances.
• Post incoming payments from bank activity and other remittances to the correct customer accounts with a high level of accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve account exceptions such as short payments, unapplied cash, disputed charges, and other payment-related discrepancies.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date receivables records, including account notes and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile customer balances and contribute to aging analysis to support collection efforts and financial reporting.
• Work closely with internal departments to answer billing questions, resolve account concerns, and improve collection outcomes.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of accounts receivable experience, ideally within a high-volume transactional environment.
• Hands-on background in invoicing, commercial collections, cash application, and related billing activities.
• Ability to manage a large volume of customer accounts while maintaining strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach to problem solving.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, or other product-based industries is preferred.
• Exposure to contract billing or high-volume transaction processing is a plus.

Compensation

$26.00-$29.00 Hourly

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