PrideStaff · 1 week ago
Accounting Specialist (Collections & AP Focus) - Compton, CA
Compton, CA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24/hr - $33/hr
2+ years expPrideStaff is seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist for a 6-month contract to cover an extended medical leave. The role focuses on managing credit and collections while also providing support for accounts payable as business needs evolve.
DeliveryHuman ResourcesSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Manage high-volume AR collections via phone and email using CargoWise EDI
Build and maintain professional client relationships to encourage timely payments and repeat business
Perform daily posting of cash receipts and incoming wires
Update EDI organizational records with billing and collection requirements
Collaborate with Accounting Managers and Sales Representatives to resolve billing or payment disputes quickly
Process new client credit applications and credit extension requests
Enter costs into CargoWise based on carrier/vendor tariffs and update rates as necessary
Audit vendor invoices for accuracy against tariffs and service completion
Resolve invoice discrepancies directly with vendors through to resolution
Accurately enter and post agent payables
Reconcile weekly vendor payments and statements to identify errors prior to payment
Ensure all backup documentation is properly eDoc’d in CargoWise
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar AR, AP, or Collections role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) is required
Previous experience with CargoWise EDI is a strong asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for professional client and vendor interaction
Ability to shift focus between collections and payable tasks based on department priorities
Company
PrideStaff
PrideStaff is a staffing and recruiting company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tammi Taylor Heaton
Co-CEO
Christina Pugh
Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
Recent News
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