Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 DOE

A well-established well drilling and water infrastructure contractor is looking to add an experienced accounting professional to its growing team. The company supports agricultural, municipal, commercial, and industrial clients throughout the region, delivering critical water solutions that keep operations running. This role plays an important part in maintaining healthy cash flow, building strong customer relationships, and supporting the company's continued growth.

The Opportunity

This position exists to ensure timely and accurate billing, collections, and customer account management for a busy construction and field services operation. You'll take ownership of the accounts receivable process from invoicing through collections while partnering closely with project managers, operations teams, customers, and company leadership. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing customer service with accounting responsibilities and wants to work in a stable, essential industry.

What You'll Do

• Manage customer invoicing, payment application, and account reconciliations across multiple projects and service contracts.
• Process billing documentation accurately and ensure invoices are submitted according to customer requirements.
• Coordinate collection efforts, follow up on outstanding balances, and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Review aging reports, identify collection risks, and communicate account status to management.
• Support month-end closing activities, reporting, and general accounting functions related to accounts receivable.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of accounts receivable, billing, or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of collections, cash application, account reconciliation, and invoicing processes.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Vista, Foundation, or similar ERP systems, along with strong Excel skills.
• Construction, contracting, drilling, field services, or related industry experience preferred.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a stable company operating in an essential infrastructure industry with a strong regional reputation.
• Gain visibility and direct interaction with project teams and company leadership.
• Opportunity to broaden your accounting knowledge within a growing organization.
• Work alongside an experienced team that values collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys ownership of the receivables process and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships with customers, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The company offers a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly support project success and business performance. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with operations and accounting leadership while helping improve processes and strengthen cash flow management.

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact while continuing to grow professionally, this could be the right next step.

Timing is everything. Whether you're actively exploring or open to the right opportunity, we'd welcome the chance to connect. Many of our roles are not posted publicly—reach out to learn more.

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