Accounts Receivable Specialist
Talascend is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with our client in Santa Ana, California.
Overview
This role is responsible for overseeing customer accounts receivable processes, managing collections, preparing reports, and assisting with audits. The position involves detailed account analysis and collaboration with various departments to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Oversee customer accounts receivable and make collection efforts including contacting customers via phone or email, providing backup information such as invoice copies and warranty details
- Manage the accounts receivable confirmations process and assist with internal and external audits
- Follow up on delinquent accounts by contacting, communicating, and managing collection agencies, providing necessary information to facilitate collections
- Provide additional reporting and support initiatives for stakeholders such as the credit department, RSM, and accounting management
- Manage payments and adjustments for accounts receivable posting and suspense accounts
- Perform detailed analysis and gather backups based on policy for issuing credit memos or debit memos
- Lead ad hoc projects by proactively engaging other departments and personnel as required
- Assist the finance manager in training, development, and task delegation within the team
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, or related financial discipline
- 3 years of accounts receivable, credit, and/or collections experience in a high-volume B2B environment
- Proficiency with medium to high levels of MS Office Suite, especially Excel
- SAP experience required
- Strong accounting understanding
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to calculate, post, and manage financial figures and records
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact at all organizational levels
- High accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with detailed account analysis and collections management
- Experience in managing audit processes and collaboration with external agencies
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.