Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. This role involves managing and maintaining delinquent accounts, ensuring they are brought to a current status, and handling various tasks related to accounts receivable processes. The ideal candidate will have a background in AR/accounting, and we welcome applicants with an Accounting/Finance degree and a couple of years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with delinquent accounts over 13 days past due to bring them to current status and maintain them.

• Discuss the status of non-performing accounts with the Accounts Receivable Supervisor weekly to determine future collection actions.

• Review past due accounts to identify which customers need to be contacted for collection.

• Follow company policy in the collection of overdue accounts and refer non-routine accounts to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

• Prepare reports on findings and actions taken for past due accounts under investigation.

• Interview customers by telephone to investigate complaints, verify charges, or correct errors in accounts.

• Review order details for payment issues and handle such accounts.

• Answer accounts receivable questions within the realm of authority.

• Review and handle chargeback claims.

• Apply customer payments.

• Provide customer account updates for review by the Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

• Review customer credit checks for terms applications.

• Print daily invoices from the accounting system.

• Review and process customer returns.

• Occasionally work with the European team on reviewing AR processes.

• Email and mail invoices, and occasionally pick up daily incoming mail from the mail lobby.

• Handle Helpdesk tickets related to e-commerce customer questions.

• Follow instructions and procedures, and escalate any issues impacting workflow or quality.

• Exhibit honesty and integrity, and adhere to rules, procedures, and policies.

Essential Skills

• Accounts receivable experience

• Experience with SAP

• Reconciliation skills

• Background in AR/accounting

• Accounting/Finance degree

• A couple of years of work experience in a related field

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience handling returns, credits, reconciliations, and refunds

• Experience working in G/L accounts

• Customer support experience, including handling Helpdesk tickets

• Ability to manage chargeback information and filings

• Experience handling bank accounts

Work Environment

This is a fully in-office role, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:40 PM (start time can be flexible as needed). The team consists of 23 people, with 3 people on the immediate team. The work environment is quiet with an open cubicle layout.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oxnard,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.