Accounts Receivable Accountant

Galleria area logistics company has an immediate need for an Accounts Receivable Accountant on a direct hire basis. This position is an outstanding opportunity with a ton of growth and learning potential. We are looking for a candidate with their Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable and general accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.

Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and issue accurate and timely customer invoices.
* Review sales orders, fulfillment records, bills of lading, pricing, quantities, taxes, and supporting documentation before billing.
* Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
* Apply customer payments, prepayments, credits, and other account activity accurately.
* Reconcile customer accounts and investigate unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and account discrepancies.
* Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on past due balances.
* Maintain current records of unbilled transactions, open invoices, customer prepayments, and collection activity.
* Prepare credit memos, rebills, and billing adjustments after receiving appropriate approval.
* Respond to customer billing inquiries and provide supporting invoice documentation.
* Assist with accounts receivable aging reports, month end close activities, audit requests, and account reconciliations.
* Maintain clear and organized documentation for customer transactions and account activity.
* Escalate significant billing, collection, or customer account issues to the Accounting Manager or Controller.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
* 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable and also with general ledger (account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close) required
* Experience reviewing invoices, payment activity, and customer account balances.
* Strong organizational and follow up skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with an ERP or accounting system.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary range is $65-75K plus bonus. Outstanding benefits and company culture!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.