Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $52,000 – $68,000 DOE

A well-established distribution and logistics company in Bakersfield is looking to add a skilled accounting professional to its finance team. With a diverse customer base and a reputation for dependable service throughout Central California, the organization relies on strong receivables management to support healthy cash flow and continued growth. This role is a key contributor to the accounting department, ensuring customer accounts are accurate, current, and professionally managed.

The Opportunity

As business volume continues to grow, the accounting team is expanding to support increased billing and collection activity. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will take ownership of customer accounts, collections, cash applications, and account reconciliation efforts while working closely with accounting leadership and operational teams. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building customer relationships, solving discrepancies, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Process customer payments and accurately apply cash receipts to customer accounts
• Monitor aging reports and conduct collection activities to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices
• Reconcile customer accounts and research discrepancies related to billing, payments, and account balances
• Prepare and distribute invoices, statements, and account documentation as needed
• Partner with accounting and operations teams to resolve customer concerns and improve collection efficiency

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of accounts receivable, collections, or general accounting experience
• Strong understanding of cash application, account reconciliation, and collections processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Sage, Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms
• Distribution, logistics, agriculture, manufacturing, or high-volume transactional accounting experience preferred

Why This Role Stands Out

• Established and financially stable organization with a strong Bakersfield presence
• Opportunity to develop broader accounting skills and gain exposure to multiple finance functions
• Direct interaction with accounting leadership and visibility across departments
• Collaborative team environment focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and confident managing a high volume of account activity. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance customer service with collection objectives while maintaining accurate financial records.

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.

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