We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to support day-to-day procurement operations for a Contract position based in Huntington Beach, California. This role focuses on managing purchase requests, issuing orders, tracking deliveries, and ensuring employees receive timely updates throughout the purchasing process. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when working with vendors, and a service-oriented approach to supporting internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming purchase requests for completeness, accuracy, and required approvals before moving them forward for processing.<br>• Prepare purchase orders and place orders with authorized suppliers in alignment with organizational purchasing practices.<br>• Track open orders and keep employees informed about shipment timing, delays, substitutions, and expected delivery dates.<br>• Work directly with vendors to address damaged goods, missing items, return requests, pricing issues, and related credits.<br>• Receive incoming deliveries and match shipments against purchase orders and packing documentation to confirm accuracy.<br>• Partner with the Business Office to assemble and submit backup materials for monthly Amazon and company credit card transactions.<br>• Maintain orderly purchasing files and records so documentation is accurate, accessible, and audit-ready.<br>• Research products, compare pricing, evaluate vendor options, and recommend cost-conscious purchasing solutions when requested.<br>• Provide responsive support to faculty and staff by answering questions related to ordering activity, delivery progress, and procurement status.
<p>Are you an Accounts Receivable professional with experience supporting <strong>B2B customers within a manufacturing environment</strong>? Our client, a growing and established manufacturer in Irvine, is seeking an <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building customer relationships, driving collections efforts, resolving account issues, and contributing directly to the company's cash flow and financial success.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage <strong>B2B collections</strong> activities for manufacturing customers, following up on past-due balances and maintaining strong customer relationships.</li><li>Respond to customer requests for <strong>invoices, statements, proof of delivery, and account documentation</strong> in a timely manner.</li><li>Investigate and resolve <strong>billing discrepancies, payment issues, deductions, and account disputes</strong> by partnering with customers and internal departments.</li><li>Monitor customer aging reports and outstanding balances to ensure timely collections and healthy cash flow.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records, including contact information, payment terms, and account status updates.</li><li>Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and assist with resolving unapplied payments.</li><li>Utilize <strong>Excel and Sage 500</strong> to track receivables, analyze account activity, and support reporting needs.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting, customer service, operations, and sales teams to resolve issues and improve the customer experience.</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For</p><ul><li>3+ years of <strong>Accounts Receivable</strong>, <strong>B2B Collections</strong>, or related accounting experience.</li><li>Experience working within a <strong>manufacturing, distribution, or industrial</strong> environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>commercial collections</strong>, customer account reconciliations, AR aging, and billing support.</li><li>Experience researching and resolving customer payment and invoice discrepancies.</li><li>Proficiency with <strong>Microsoft Excel</strong> and ERP systems; <strong>Sage 500</strong> experience is highly preferred.</li><li>Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build relationships with business customers.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The market is heating up for Accounts Receivable Specialists. Companies, small and large, are looking for skilled Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialists for temporary and temporary to full-time opportunities. As an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialists you should have experience with the entering, posting and reconciling of batches, researching and resolving customer A/R issues, preparing aging reports, placing billing and collection calls, maintaining the cash receipts journal, as well as updating and reconciling the sub-ledger to the G/L. Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist candidates should have good attention to detail and strong Microsoft Excel skills. If you are an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialists and want to join our team, please submit your resume to and then call 626.463.2030</p><p>Customer Invoicing:</p><p>· Generate and issue invoices to customers in a timely manner.</p><p>· Ensure accuracy and completeness of invoice details.</p><p>Billing Disputes:</p><p>· Resolve billing discrepancies with customers promptly.</p><p>· Communicate with internal teams to address and correct billing issues.</p><p>Payment Processing:</p><p>· Record and apply customer payments to their respective accounts.</p><p>· Reconcile payments received with outstanding invoices.</p><p>Credit Management:</p><p>· Evaluate and set credit limits for customers.</p><p>· Monitor customer credit balances and follow up on overdue payments.</p><p>Cash Application:</p><p>· Apply cash received to the appropriate customer accounts.</p><p>· Reconcile discrepancies between payments and invoices.</p><p>Aging Reports:</p><p>· Generate and analyze accounts receivable aging reports.</p><p>· Identify and address overdue accounts and potential risks.</p><p>Customer Communication:</p><p>· Communicate with customers regarding payment terms and outstanding balances.</p><p>· Provide necessary documentation and information to support payment inquiries.</p><p>Reconciliation:</p><p>· Reconcile accounts receivable sub-ledger with the general ledger.</p><p>· Investigate and resolve any variances between the two.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>