A/r Specialist

**NLS Lighting LLC** is a small company that does big things We design and manufacture outdoor lighting fixtures.

This role requires an individual who possesses a strong proven background in Billing, Credit & Collection and Accounting with exceptional follow-through. The job responsibilities must be completed with diligence, exceptional attention to detail, and in a timely fashion. The emphasis of this role consists of billing, posting customer payments, and auditing all customers’ accounts.

**Responsibilities and Tasks**:

- Prepare invoices and bank deposits.
- Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies.
- Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data.
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Working with customers to find the best resolutions for payments on accounts.
- Work closely with sales personnel to help collect funds and process payments.
- Verify validity of A/R discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service department and from customers.
- Communicate with internal/external customers about A/R billing-payments discrepancies.
- Maintenance of records of all A/R documents such as invoices, purchase orders.
- Check AR Aging, monitor and dispute all charge backs and short payments.
- Monthly Accrual & General Ledger work.
- Sales Tax compliance.
- Preparation of monthly statements and account reconciliations.

**Job Requirements**:

- 5 plus years of prior experience working as Account Receivable Specialist/Bookkeeper.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
- Expert level knowledge of ERP system, preferably SAP Business One.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking and writing).
- Proficient in MS Office software, e.g., Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Highly motivated to respond quickly and get projects and tasks done.
- Working knowledge of Avalara Sales Tax software (preferred).

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 5 years (required)
- Microsoft Excel: 6 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Carson, CA 90746 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Carson, CA 90746: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person