Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Associate - CPG Brand - Onsite in Santa MonicaWe are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Associate to join our finance team. This role plays a key part in managing timely collection of payments from customers and retail/wholesale partners, ensuring accurate invoicing, and maintaining healthy cash flow as the business continues to grow. The ideal candidate has AR experience, strong communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced consumer business environment.Key Responsibilities:Generate and send customer/partner invoices accurately and promptly, ensuring pricing, terms, and billing details are correctMonitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts via email, phone, or other channelsAssist customers and retail partners with billing, payment, and account inquiriesProcess incoming payments - checks, wire transfers, credit card, ACH, and other methodsReconcile customer/partner accounts to ensure payments are properly appliedPrepare and maintain AR aging reports, flagging overdue accounts and driving resolutionCollaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Retail/Wholesale teams to resolve billing discrepancies quicklyMaintain accurate, up-to-date customer and partner recordsSupport month-end and year-end close by ensuring receivables are recorded and payments processed correctlyPrepare reports on account status, cash flow, and collections performance for leadershipSupport audit prep by providing documentation and assisting with inquiriesRequirements:Proven experience as an AR Coordinator, AR Clerk, or similar role, ideally within consumer products, retail, or e-commerceStrong understanding of AR processes and general accounting principlesProficient in accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) and ExcelExceptional attention to detail and accuracyStrong communication and negotiation skills for managing customer/partner relationshipsAbility to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentExcellent organizational and time-management skillsProactive, able to resolve issues independentlyPlease submit a resume to be considered.