Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Pico Rivera, CA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong billing, accounts receivable, collections, and customer account management experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced wholesale trade or import-export environment. The Accounting Specialist will support daily accounting operations with a primary focus on accurate invoicing, cash application, account reconciliation, and proactive collections. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to healthy cash flow, accurate financial records, and positive customer relationships. This is a great fit for someone who values teamwork, professional communication, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to grow within an accounting function. The role works closely with customers, sales teams, operations, and management, making it an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys both numbers and relationship management. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and distribute accurate customer invoices, including pricing, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor accounts receivable records, apply customer payments, reconcile balances, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Review aging reports, follow up on past-due accounts, document collection activity, and support efforts to reduce Days Sales Outstanding.
• Assist with account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end close activities, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain organized billing records, customer account documentation, and financial files in accordance with company policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to resolve account issues, answer inquiries, and improve accounting process efficiency. Compensation and Benefits
• Pay range: $28 to $30 per hour.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.

• Location:

  Pico Rivera, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills
• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting, billing, accounts receivable, or collections experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting, accounts receivable, billing, or collections experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounts receivable processes, billing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to research discrepancies, resolve customer account issues, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional customer-facing collection communication.
• High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and on time.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Khameleon ERP or a similar enterprise resource planning system.
• Experience in customer-facing collections activities.
• Accounting experience within wholesale trade, import-export, distribution, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with supporting external audits, financial reporting, and internal control procedures.

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