Sparrow - Torrance, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Torrance, CA
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Sparrow Company, an executive search and staffing firm, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Representative for one of our clients located in Torrance, CA. This position is temporary to hire, offering a competitive hourly wage between $20 and $25. The primary responsibility of the Accounts Receivable Representative is to manage the research, reconciliation, collections, and resolution of major retail accounts. This role is crucial in ensuring that all accounts are accurately maintained and discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner. The Accounts Receivable Representative will be tasked with researching return discrepancies and deductions, running reports across multiple systems for reconciliation purposes, and collaborating closely with the Accounts Receivable Supervisor to assist in various projects. The representative will prepare Excel files to share with both customers and management, and will participate in bi-weekly calls with Accounts Payable to discuss findings and updates. Effective communication is key in this role, as the representative will need to interact with both internal and external customers regarding discrepancies. This includes contacting customers via phone, email, or fax to discuss payment issues, providing invoices and credit copies upon request, and following up on outstanding chargebacks and discrepancies to ensure resolution. Additionally, the role includes clerical support tasks such as filing, scanning, and other administrative duties as assigned by the Accounts Receivable Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Research return discrepancies and deductions.
  • Run reports in multiple systems for reconciliation.
  • Assist the AR Supervisor with various projects.
  • Prepare Excel files for sharing with customers and management.
  • Join bi-weekly calls with AP to discuss findings.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external customers regarding discrepancies.
  • Contact customers by phone, email, or fax regarding payment issues.
  • Provide customers with invoice and credit copies when requested.
  • Follow up on outstanding chargebacks and discrepancies for resolution.
  • Perform clerical support including filing, scanning, and other administrative tasks.

Requirements

  • Immense cash application skills, including handling short pays, discounts, and discrepancies.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of formulas and spreadsheet formatting.
  • Ability to input information quickly and accurately.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Nice-to-haves

  • 1 year of accounting experience (preferred).
  • 1 year of experience with Microsoft Excel (preferred).

Benefits

  • Temporary to hire position
  • Competitive hourly wage of $20 - $25
  • Full-time schedule from Monday to Friday
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