Job Summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Santa Ana is seeking an experienced AR & Collections Accountant to take ownership of the full accounts receivable cycle. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys B2B collections, resolving discrepancies, improving cash flow, and partnering across departments.

This opportunity offers stability, visibility, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The right candidate will appreciate working with supportive teams, clear processes, and cross-functional partners in accounting, operations, customer service, and sales.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable activities, including invoicing support, payment application, reconciliations, and account maintenance.
- Perform B2B collections, follow up on outstanding balances, and help reduce past-due receivables.
- Review aging reports, prioritize collection efforts, and escalate issues as needed.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, short payments, and customer disputes.
- Partner with accounting, operations, customer service, and sales teams to resolve billing and payment concerns.
- Support month-end AR activities, reporting, and accurate customer account records.

Compensation and Benefits

- $30-$35 per hour, depending on experience.
- Full-time position.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- 100% onsite in Santa Ana, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage the full accounts receivable cycle in a manufacturing environment.
- Drive B2B collections and follow-up on outstanding customer balances.
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment or billing discrepancies.
- Support AR reporting, aging review, and month-end close activities.

- 5+ years of Accounts Receivable experience.
- Strong B2B collections experience.
- Manufacturing or contract manufacturing experience required.
- Experience with account reconciliations and dispute resolution.
- Ability to review aging reports and prioritize collection activities effectively.
- ERP system experience
- Strong communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented work style with the ability to maintain accurate customer records.
- Ability to collaborate with accounting, operations, customer service, and sales teams.

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