About Black Box Safety Black Box Safety is a growing nationwide distributor of public safety, tactical, industrial safety, and body armor solutions. We partner with leading manufacturers and national purchasing cooperatives to serve law enforcement, fire departments, government agencies, and commercial customers across the country. As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and takes genuine ownership of their work. The Opportunity We're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to provide day-to-day transactional support to our Accounting team. The primary focus of this role will be customer invoicing and Accounts Receivable support, helping create greater consistency, accuracy, and ownership across our invoicing processes. This is also a role we expect to grow and evolve over time. As the person becomes established in the position and our Accounting processes continue to develop, responsibilities may expand into additional areas of Accounting, including Accounts Payable support, as well as occasional onsite operational support. We're looking for someone who is comfortable owning focused, detail-oriented Accounting work while also being adaptable and interested in taking on new responsibilities as the needs of the business evolve. What You'll Do Customer Invoicing & Accounts Receivable Own assigned customer invoicing, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time Process invoices across multiple customer accounts and purchasing channels Print, prepare, and mail customer invoices as required Assist with customer payment processing and posting Deposit physical checks and maintain supporting documentation Support customer account research and resolution of invoicing discrepancies Maintain accurate Accounting documentation and records Support order-processing activities directly related to invoicing and Accounts Receivable Work with internal teams to resolve missing or incorrect information affecting invoicing Follow established quality-control procedures and identify recurring issues Help document and improve invoicing processes as workflows evolve Additional Accounting Support As business needs evolve, this role may support other transactional Accounting functions, including Accounts Payable and related administrative processes. Onsite Operations Support This role will also provide occasional onsite support to the Operations Manager for responsibilities requiring a physical presence in the El Cajon office.

This may include:

Support new-hire workspace, equipment, and onboarding setup Assist with organization and coordination of company assets, inventory, and materials Provide hands-on support for other operational needs requiring an onsite presence Accounting will remain the primary focus of the position, with additional responsibilities assigned based on workload, capacity, and the evolving needs of the business. What We're Looking For We're less concerned with finding someone who checks every box and more interested in finding someone with the right combination of accuracy, ownership, adaptability, and initiative.

The right person:

Has exceptional attention to detail and takes accuracy seriously Has a strong sense of ownership and follows tasks through to completion Is comfortable performing focused, repetitive work without sacrificing quality Is naturally organized and process-oriented Learns new technology and business systems quickly Notices when something doesn't look right and takes the initiative to investigate Has a strong "figure it out" mentality while knowing when to ask for help Works independently without needing constant direction Communicates clearly when information is missing or an issue needs to be escalated Can prioritize effectively when several things need attention at once Is adaptable and comfortable taking on new responsibilities as the role evolves Can move comfortably between focused desk work and occasional hands-on responsibilities around the office Is dependable, approachable, and professional Qualifications 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, invoicing, Accounting support, bookkeeping, order processing, or another detail-oriented Accounting function preferred Demonstrated experience independently managing customer invoicing or other high-volume transactional Accounting work strongly preferred Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail Strong organizational and time-management skills Comfortable learning ERP, Accounting, and other business systems Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment Ability to occasionally lift and move items up to approximately 40 pounds Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for occasional local business needs Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system is a plus, but not required. You Might Be a Great Fit If You… Genuinely enjoy accurate, detail-oriented work Like figuring out why invoices, payments, or transactions don't match Enjoy creating order and improving the way work gets done Can move quickly without sacrificing accuracy Like learning and mastering new systems Notice problems instead of simply working around them Think ahead rather than waiting to be told every next step Enjoy having ownership of your work Are adaptable and interested in learning different areas of the business Like the idea of taking on broader responsibilities as you grow into the role Get satisfaction from being someone your team can consistently rely on Why Join Black Box Safety? At Black Box Safety, every role has a direct impact on our success. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will play an important role in creating greater consistency and ownership across our day-to-day Accounting processes while supporting a growing and evolving business. This is an opportunity to learn the business, master the processes you own, and gradually broaden your responsibilities over time . We're looking for someone who wants to become a trusted, long-term member of the team and take genuine pride in making things run well. If you're accurate, resourceful, adaptable, and take ownership of your work, we'd like to meet you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person