Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist

Location: Century City, CA
Pay Rate: Up to $28/hour (based on experience)
Type: Contract-to-Hire

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist to join our team in Century City. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing receivables, ensuring timely collections, and maintaining positive client relationships. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for a long-term opportunity with growth potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, payments, and account reconciliations.
• Perform proactive collections by contacting clients via phone, email, and written correspondence to ensure timely payments.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and disputes with clients.
• Monitor and maintain aging reports, categorizing accounts by delinquency status (e.g., 30, 60, 90+ days).
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve client issues and ensure proper account adjustments.
• Prepare and submit weekly collections updates and status reports to management.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activities and client communications.
• Assist in month-end closing processes by preparing AR reports and reconciling accounts.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or a related field.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs preferred).
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of billing and collections best practices, including handling disputes and account reconciliation.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance