Financial/Accounting
Accounting Specialist Los Alamitos, CA Posted: 9/3/2024
Job Description
Job ID#:
207496
Job Category:
Financial/Accounting
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
TTH
Shift:
1
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist, in Los Alamitos, CA. Job ID#207496
Pay Rate: $25.00
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Specialist will be responsible for establishing payment terms and collecting payment against those terms according to established standards. The candidate will follow the collection procedures established by the organization and will assist with billing and payables as needed.
Essentials Duties and Responsibilities:
Collection calls and/or correspondence to solicit payment on overdue accounts and take all necessary actions to collect
Provide customer service with updates regarding collection issues, process account adjustments, and resolve account discrepancies
Processes customer credit applications to determine credit worthiness
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining all customer accounts. Includes customer calls, account adjustments, small balance write-off
Customer reconciliation and processing credit customers in a timely manner
Accountable for reducing delinquency for assigned accounts
Maintains records of all delinquent accounts, bankruptcies, and credit risks.
Prepares and files collections paperwork on approved accounts
Enlist the efforts of sales, program management and senior management when necessary to accelerate the collection process
Must communicate and follow up effectively with sales and customer service departments regarding customer accounts on a timely basis.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with colleagues and customers.
Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounting Department, including training as an Accounts Payable back-up
Manage customers on the On Hold, COD and Cash Advance List
Reconcile customer disputes as they pertain to payment of outstanding balances that are due
A/R cash receipt postings
Basic Hiring Criteria:
High school diploma or equivalent
3-5 years of accounting experience, with emphasis of AR/Collection and payables
Desired Qualifications:
Associate degree in accounting or related field is preferred.
Knowledge of Billing and Collections procedures:
Accounts Receivable/Collections knowledge and experience is a must.
Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented.
Commitment to excellent customer service
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
