Accounts Receivable Accountant

A well-established organization is seeking an AR Accountant to support accounts receivable and credit functions in a hybrid role based in Chino, CA. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate receivables, supporting collections efforts, and partnering with internal teams to resolve account issues. This is temporary-to-hire opportunity.The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, hands-on AR experience, and is comfortable interacting with both internal stakeholders and external customers.Key responsibilities include:Manage accounts receivable for an assigned portfolio of customer accountsInterface with customers, branch personnel, and internal departments to support timely collection of receivablesMonitor aged trial balance and receivable management reports and take appropriate collection actionsProvide ongoing follow-up and monthly coverage for delinquent accountsResearch and resolve billing disputes related to pricing, freight, purchase orders, returns, quantity discrepancies, and creditsPrepare and process adjustments to clear receivable balances, including discounts, offsets, and miscellaneous itemsCoordinate with cash application to ensure accurate posting of customer paymentsInitiate customer outreach to properly apply on-account payments to open invoicesPrepare refund documentation and obtain required internal approvalsSupport credit reviews and provide documentation for customer credit limit evaluationsAssist with customer statements, documentation, and compliance-related requestsCoordinate account escalations and third-party collections when necessaryMaintain accurate records and documentation related to customer balances and activitySupport ad hoc AR and accounting projects as neededQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field requiredMinimum of 2 years of accounts receivable or AR-focused accounting experienceStrong understanding of AR processes, reconciliations, and collectionsExperience working with ERP systems and strong Excel skillsDetail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple prioritiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsThis is a hybrid position located in Chino, CA. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.