Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations for an Information Technology organization in Beverly Hills, California. This is a Contract position focused on maintaining accurate receivables, applying incoming payments, and helping keep billing and collection activities on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in resolving account issues, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities, ensuring customer balances and open invoices are tracked accurately.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain clean records.
• Conduct commercial collections outreach with strong attention to detail to reduce overdue balances and improve cash flow.
• Prepare and process billing transactions, confirming invoice details are complete, accurate, and issued on time.
• Reconcile cash activity by reviewing remittances, deposits, and payment postings against internal records.
• Partner with accounting and business teams to research account questions and resolve billing or payment issues efficiently.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding items to support timely account resolution.
• Maintain organized documentation for receivables, payment activity, and collection efforts to support audit readiness.
• Experience handling accounts receivable processes in a detail-focused business environment.
• Working knowledge of cash application procedures, billing operations, and cash activity reconciliation.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate firmly and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when managing invoices, payments, and account records.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve account issues promptly.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for receivables tracking and reporting.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.