Accounts Receivable Specialist

Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid (3 Days In Office)

About the Opportunity

Seattle Search Group is partnering with a highly respected national professional services organization seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its growing Accounting & Finance team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing customer communication with financial analysis. The ideal candidate will manage client receivables, oversee collection efforts, identify trends within aging reports, and partner with internal stakeholders to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding balances.

You'll join a collaborative finance team within a stable organization known for investing in its employees, offering exceptional benefits, and providing long-term career growth.

Position Summary

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage a portfolio of client accounts while ensuring timely collections, accurate payment application, and meaningful reporting on receivable activity.

Success in this position requires someone who can communicate professionally with clients, analyze collection trends, resolve payment issues, and build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers.

This is more than a transactional AR role. The ideal candidate will use data to identify opportunities, improve collection performance, and provide valuable insights to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts and outstanding receivables.
• Perform proactive collections while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Contact clients regarding outstanding invoices through phone and email.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues.
• Monitor aging reports and identify collection trends.
• Prepare reports and provide collection analytics to internal stakeholders.
• Apply incoming payments accurately within the accounting system.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with accounting, billing, and operations teams to resolve client issues.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance collections and cash flow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable and commercial collections experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing customer relationships while collecting outstanding balances.
• Ability to interpret aging reports and collection metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience within a law firm or professional services organization is highly preferred.

A college degree is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000 - $85,000
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Profit sharing
• Generous 401(k) employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Hybrid work schedule
• Long-term career growth

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule
• Three days per week in the Los Angeles office
• Flexible work-from-home schedule
• Downtown Los Angeles location

Why Join?

Join a highly respected professional services organization with decades of success and a reputation for developing long-term careers. Employees enjoy a collaborative environment, strong leadership, flexible hybrid scheduling, generous retirement benefits, multiple bonus opportunities, and a culture that values teamwork, recognition, and professional development.

Ideal Background

We're especially interested in professionals who have worked in:

• Law Firms
• Public Accounting
• Consulting
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Financial Services
• Other professional services organizations

Candidates with experience supporting attorneys, partners, or professional service teams will be particularly well suited for this opportunity.