Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a growing distribution company on a Contract to Hire basis in Burbank, California. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can manage high-volume receivables work with accuracy, sound judgment, and a strong sense of follow-through. The position focuses on maintaining timely billing, payment posting, and collections activity while supporting healthy customer account balances across a large portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day receivables activity from invoice creation through payment follow-up and account resolution.
• Prepare and issue monthly billing for a large customer base, ensuring invoices are completed accurately and delivered on schedule.
• Review customer accounts regularly to track payment status, confirm billing accuracy, and identify items needing attention.
• Record incoming payments to the correct accounts promptly, including bank receipts and other remittances.
• Investigate short payments, unapplied cash, and billing variances, then take action to resolve outstanding issues.
• Keep account histories, receivables records, and supporting documentation organized and up to date.
• Reconcile customer balances and contribute to reporting on past-due accounts and aging trends.
• Work closely with internal partners to answer billing questions and improve collection outcomes efficiently.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, ideally within a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Hands-on background in billing, commercial collections, cash application, and daily cash activity.
• Ability to manage a sizable portfolio of customer accounts while maintaining strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach to issue resolution.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel for transaction review, tracking, and reconciliation.
• Proven ability to work independently, organize competing priorities, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, product-based environments, or other transaction-heavy businesses is preferred.