Accounts Receivable Specialist

Archipelago Lighting
  • Montclair, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    About Archipelago Lighting Group
    Archipelago Lighting Group is an established lighting manufacturer with over 30 years of proven success in the commercial and industrial market. We serve major clients including Starbucks and Dollar Tree while maintaining our commitment to innovation with 15+ patents in lighting technology.
    From our Montclair, CA headquarters, we design and manufacture advanced LED lighting solutions that deliver measurable energy savings of up to 40% for our business customers.

    The Position
    We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. This mid-level position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our continued growth while working in a stable, professional environment with clear advancement opportunities.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Process invoices and manage collections across our diverse B2B customer base
    • Conduct professional follow-up on overdue accounts with distributors, contractors, and national accounts
    • Process payments and perform detailed account reconciliations
    • Collaborate with our customer service team to resolve account inquiries efficiently
    • Support various sales programs including rebate tiers and promotional campaigns
    • Maintain accurate records in Zoho Books accounting system
    • Contribute to process improvements and departmental efficiency initiatives

    Requirements

    Qualifications:
    Education: Associate degree or higher
    Experience: 3-5 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience
    Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software (Zoho Books experience preferred, training provided)
    Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities
    Communication: Professional written and verbal communication skills for customer interactions
    Work Style: Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a structured environment

    Benefits

    What We Offer:
    Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance package
    Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching for eligible employees
    Stability: Join an established company with 30+ years of consistent growth
    Professional Development: Opportunities for career advancement within our expanding organization
    Work Environment: Professional office setting with no travel requirements
    Schedule: Standard business hours with work-life balance


    Why Choose ALG: Our company provides the stability of an established business with the growth opportunities of an expanding organization. We value experienced professionals who bring reliability, expertise, and a strong work ethic to their roles. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact while building a long-term career with a financially sound company.
    Reporting: This position reports directly to our Accounting Supervisor within a well-structured finance department.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMontclair, California
    Websitewww.archipelagolighting.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Channelunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • National Salesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Past Due Accountsunmatched
    • Patentsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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