• Accounting Specialist

    Aston Carter (Los Alamitos, CA)


    Accounting Specialist

    Los Alamitos, CA

    Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Specialist will be responsible for establishing payment terms and collecting payment against those terms according to established standards. The specialist will follow the collection procedures established by the organization and will assist with billing and payables as needed.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Make collection calls and/or correspondence to solicit payment on overdue accounts and take all necessary actions to collect.

    • Provide updates regarding collection issues, process account adjustments, and resolve account discrepancies.

    • Process customer credit applications to determine credit worthiness.

    • Monitor and maintain all customer accounts, including customer calls, account adjustments, and small balance write-offs.

    • Handle customer reconciliation and process credit customers in a timely manner.

    • Reduce delinquency for assigned accounts and maintain records of all delinquent accounts, bankruptcies, and credit risks.

    • Prepare and file collections paperwork and support the efforts of sales, program management, and senior management when necessary to accelerate the collection process.

    • Communicate and follow up effectively with sales and other departments regarding customer accounts on a timely basis.

    • Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and customers.

    • Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounting Department, including training as an Accounts Payable back-up.

    • Manage customers on the On Hold, COD, and Cash Advance List.

    • Reconcile customer disputes as they pertain to payment of outstanding balances and cash receipt postings.

    Education and Experience:

    • A high school diploma or associate degree in accounting or related field is preferred.

    • 3 + years of accounting experience, with an emphasis on AR/Collection and payables.

    • Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented.

    • Commitment to excellent customer service.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

    • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Los Alamitos,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.