We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position centers on accurate cash application, timely reconciliation, and strong day-to-day support of receivables operations. The ideal candidate brings solid Excel expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple payment channels while supporting internal and external account inquiries.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Apply and reconcile incoming payments from wires, lockbox transactions, credit cards, and checks to maintain accurate receivables records.<br>• Record cash activity promptly and assign receipts to the correct customer invoices and general ledger accounts.<br>• Support deposit preparation by researching open items, identifying proper invoice matches, and coding funds appropriately.<br>• Provide backup coverage for remote bank deposit processing, including scanned check deposits when needed.<br>• Retrieve and review daily electronic payment activity from banking platforms, including wire transfers and lockbox accounts.<br>• Coordinate the handling of return premiums with Accounts Payable and resolve offsetting invoice activity to keep accounts current.<br>• Generate and circulate aging reports for the Accounts Receivable team and provide updates to underwriting partners upon request.<br>• Prepare and send monthly broker statements, then follow up on outstanding balances to encourage timely payment.<br>• Respond to customer and broker questions related to account balances, payments, and receivables activity.<br>• Identify workflow challenges and recommend practical improvements that enhance efficiency and service quality.
We are looking for an AR Collections Specialist to support receivables management for a long-term contract opportunity in El Segundo, California. This position focuses on reducing outstanding balances, reviewing account activity, and working closely with internal teams and customers to improve cash collection results. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in account reconciliation, aging analysis, and effective collections communication within a fast-paced finance environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage assigned accounts receivable portfolios by following up on past-due balances and driving timely payment resolution.<br>• Review aging reports and reconcile account discrepancies to ensure balances are accurate and collection efforts are properly prioritized.<br>• Communicate directly with customers to resolve overdue invoices, discuss payment status, and negotiate appropriate collection outcomes.<br>• Partner with sales, operations, and finance teams to address billing concerns and reduce exposure to credit risk.<br>• Prepare account analyses, collection updates, and related reporting to support management review and decision-making.<br>• Evaluate delinquent accounts to determine next steps, including continued internal follow-up or referral to an outside collection agency when appropriate.<br>• Contribute to special assignments and provide additional finance support based on business needs and leadership direction.
<p>We are looking for a bilingual Finance & Accounting Specialist to support core accounting operations for a hospitality organization in Torrance, California. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in managing payables, receivables, reconciliations, and reporting activities that keep financial processes accurate and timely. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, works well independently, and communicates effectively with internal teams and external vendors, including in Japanese when needed. <strong>Candidates must be able to report to the Torrance office-- candidates not local to the Greater Los Angeles area will not be considered.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review and prepare payment entries for time-sensitive disbursements within the accounting system.</p><p>• Record general ledger activity related to employee expenses, corporate card usage, and vendor invoices.</p><p>• Set up vendor profiles, process cash receipts, and complete bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial close support documents such as balance sheet reconciliations and aging reports.</p><p>• Compile quarterly accounting documentation, including intercompany support schedules and confirmation materials.</p><p>• Respond to shared mailbox inquiries regarding payment status and provide timely support to vendors and operations teams.</p><p>• Handle administrative finance tasks such as scanning incoming financial documents, depositing checks, processing credit card payments, and downloading cost data.</p><p>• Assist with workflow coordination, troubleshoot routine accounting issues, and contribute to process improvements and special assignments as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the financial operations of our merchandise branding business in Los Angeles, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate customer accounts, driving timely collections, and ensuring cash receipts are posted correctly across a high-volume portfolio. The right candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with customers, sales partners, and finance teams to resolve billing and payment issues efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee an assigned portfolio of customer accounts and track outstanding balances to support consistent cash flow.</p><p>• Review receivable aging regularly, contact customers regarding overdue invoices, and follow through to secure prompt payment.</p><p>• Investigate billing questions, disputed charges, and account variances, then coordinate with internal teams to bring issues to resolution.</p><p>• Reconcile customer accounts, identify discrepancies, and prepare documentation needed to correct balances, including approved credits.</p><p>• Apply incoming payments accurately across wire transfers, lockbox receipts, checks, credit cards, and other remittance sources.</p><p>• Balance daily cash activity by matching receipts to supporting reports and resolving unapplied cash or payment differences.</p><p>• Upload invoices and backup documents to customer billing portals, monitor submission status, and address rejections or delays.</p><p>• Document collection activity thoroughly, maintain clear account records, and escalate high-risk or severely past-due situations when needed.</p><p>• Provide coverage for other accounts receivable team members and contribute to special accounting assignments as business needs evolve.</p>
<p><strong>Accounts Receivable Manager</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Overview</u></strong></p><p>An established and growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee the receivables function, optimize collection processes, and lead a high-performing AR team. This role is responsible for managing the full accounts receivable lifecycle, driving process improvements, forecasting cash collections, and partnering cross-functionally to support overall financial performance.</p><p>The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with a hands-on understanding of collections, cash application, customer relationship management, and process optimization within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage the day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collections and accurate cash application.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency throughout the receivables process, including automation initiatives, workflow enhancements, and reduction of manual processes.</li><li>Develop positive relationships with customers and key stakeholders to support timely payment resolution and strengthen collection efforts.</li><li>Partner with sales, operations, customer service, and finance teams to resolve billing discrepancies and collection issues.</li><li>Escalate delinquent or high-risk accounts when necessary and work collaboratively to achieve resolution.</li><li>Prepare and maintain short-term cash flow forecasts, providing leadership with visibility into expected collections and receivable trends.</li><li>Analyze accounts receivable data and develop reporting that supports informed business decisions and improves collection performance.</li><li>Monitor aging schedules and collection metrics while recommending strategies to reduce outstanding balances.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable financial regulations related to accounts receivable activities.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop AR staff through coaching, performance management, and professional development initiatives.</li><li>Maintain cross-training within the AR team to ensure continuity of operations and appropriate coverage during absences.</li></ul><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call (562) 800-3913 and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0013513804 and email resume to [email protected]</p>
<p>We are looking for a Credit Specialist to join an electronic components manufacturing organization in Brea, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced finance environment and can confidently manage account reconciliations, payment issues, and deduction research. The person in this role will help maintain accurate customer account balances, support healthy cash flow, and collaborate with internal partners to resolve billing-related concerns.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Reconcile assigned customer accounts by reviewing chargebacks, short payments, and other account discrepancies to ensure records remain accurate.</p><p>• Investigate overdue invoices and follow up with customers to secure payment or determine the cause of delayed remittance.</p><p>• Analyze customer deductions, validate supporting documentation, and work toward timely resolution of disputed items.</p><p>• Review account standing and release orders for shipment when credit conditions and payment status support approval.</p><p>• Prepare recurring updates for leadership that highlight collection activity, aging trends, cash expectations, and past-due balances.</p><p>• Partner with teams across sales, sales support, and accounting to address billing questions and resolve account-related issues efficiently.</p><p>• Provide guidance to colleagues within the credit function when training support is needed or assigned by management.</p><p>• Offer backup assistance for select supervisory tasks when department leadership is unavailable.</p><p>• Contribute to additional credit and collections activities as needed to support departmental priorities and service levels.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Business to Business Collections Specialist to support accounts receivable efforts for a wholesale distribution organization in Santa Fe Springs, California. This position is ideal for someone with strong commercial collections experience who can balance persistence with professionalism while helping maintain healthy customer accounts. The role focuses on following up on open balances, researching payment issues, and partnering with customers and internal teams to improve collection results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review a portfolio of customer accounts each day to track aging balances and prioritize collection activity.</p><p>• Reach out to customers regarding past-due invoices and drive prompt payment through consistent, thorough follow-up.</p><p>• Research account history, billing records, and prior transactions to determine the cause of outstanding balances.</p><p>• Address invoice disputes and payment concerns by coordinating with the appropriate internal stakeholders and customers.</p><p>• Investigate and help resolve credit-related issues that may affect collection timelines or account standing.</p><p>• Maintain accurate notes, payment updates, and status changes within account records and related databases.</p><p>• Prepare regular reports that summarize collection efforts, account trends, and progress against assigned goals.</p><p>• Support cash collection objectives by managing workload effectively and escalating higher-risk accounts when needed.</p>
We are looking for a Collections Specialist to support business-to-business account recovery efforts for a Contract position based in Huntington Beach, California. This role focuses on managing a high-volume portfolio, maintaining clear client communication, and helping resolve outstanding balances through effective follow-up and problem-solving. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial collections experience, attention to detail, and confidence working with billing data and account records in Excel and enterprise systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 to 100 commercial accounts, following up on outstanding invoices and driving timely resolution of past-due balances.<br>• Communicate with retail business clients through written correspondence and other outreach methods to secure payment commitments or bring accounts to closure.<br>• Use credit and collections platforms to initiate automated reminders and support consistent follow-up activity across assigned accounts.<br>• Prepare and issue final demand notices when standard collection efforts have not resolved delinquent balances.<br>• Investigate billing concerns and account issues, identify the cause of nonpayment, and work toward practical solutions with customers.<br>• Maintain accurate account documentation, payment updates, and collection activity records within JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and related systems.<br>• Analyze account details and aging information in Microsoft Excel to prioritize collection efforts and monitor progress against outstanding receivables.