Overview

Vaco Los Angeles is looking for an experienced and talented AR and Collections Specialist to join one of our client's exciting accounting team. A basic understanding of accounting, standard accounts receivables procedures, processing payments, and a positive attitude is essential. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn and grow! This role can pay up to $33/hr and is on-site in El Segundo, CA. This role will be contract with potential to convert for the right candidate. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure collectors are making sufficient outbound calls to delinquent customer accounts Support collection and cash application teams with escalations and guidance Work cross functionally within the organization to resolve issues Review and recommend accounts for research and reconciliation Perform collection activities as a hands on member of the collection team Provide coaching to collection team Review the follow request for accuracy, completeness and justification - Credit memo, refunds and payment adjustments. Establish and review collection metrics daily to adjust individual and or team priorities Keep AR management team abreast of issues and concerns that affect team productivity and performance Assign tasks to team members based on planned and unplanned absences to ensure workload remains equitable. Qualifications and Skills: Associate degree in Accounting/Finance (Preferred) Understanding of basic accounting principles including accounts receivables, accounts payable, invoicing, credits, debits, chargebacks and credit terms. Demonstrated experience in implementation AR and collection Strong Organizational Skills Excellent Communication skills Experienced using ERP Applications By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highsp