GHJ

AR Specialist

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Bakersfield, CA

In-Office

Mid level

Financial Services

The Role

The AR Specialist will manage billing, collections, cash applications, and maintain financial records while ensuring client communication.

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About the Role

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our clients growing accounting team within a leading agricultural management organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing billing, collections, and cash application processes, ensuring accurate financial records, and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external partners. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working in the ag industry.

Key Responsibilities

Process and issue invoices in a timely and accurate manner.

Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances.

Apply customer payments and reconcile discrepancies.

Research and resolve billing issues, short payments, and credit memos.

Communicate with clients regarding payment status and account inquiries.

Prepare monthly AR reports and assist with month-end closing activities.

Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to ensure billing accuracy.

Maintain organized financial records and support audits as needed.

Qualifications

2-3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or general accounting.

Proficiency with accounting software (experience with ERP systems preferred).

Strong Excel and data entry skills.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) retirement plan with company match of 4%

4 weeks of Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.

Paid holidays.

Opportunities for career development and training.

Supportive, team-oriented culture with a focus on work-life balance.

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Top Skills

Accounting Software

Erp Systems

Excel

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The Company

HQ: Los Angeles, CA

997 Employees

Year Founded: 1953

What We Do

GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future.

GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide.

Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).