Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable (AR) / Accounting Specialist
Location: Lakeside, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Classification: Hourly | Non-Exempt
Compensation: $25.00- $30.00 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Bring Your Accounting Expertise to a Growing, Team-Oriented Business!
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and someone who takes pride in keeping financial records accurate and operations running smoothly? Do you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and being part of a collaborative team?

FLORES is recruiting on behalf of an established landscaping and field services company in California, seeking a dependable and motivated Accounts Receivable / Accounting Specialist to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role, values accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

What You'll Be Doing - As an Accounts Receivable / Accounting Specialist, you will play an important role in supporting daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and helping ensure timely billing and payment processing.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Accounts Receivable & Billing: Prepare, review, and distribute customer invoices, ensuring accurate billing details, pricing, and supporting documentation.
• Payment Processing & Deposits: Process incoming payments, accurately apply payments to customer accounts, assist with daily deposits, and maintain complete transaction records.
• Customer Account Management: Maintain accurate customer information, payment records, account details, and billing documentation.
• Collections & Follow-Up: Monitor outstanding balances, assist with past-due account follow-ups, and communicate professionally with customers regarding routine billing and payment questions.
• Reporting & Reconciliation Support: Maintain spreadsheets, assist with accounting reports, review financial documentation, and support reconciliation activities as assigned.
• Administrative Support: Collaborate with accounting, office administration, and operations teams to maintain organized records and support efficient daily processes.
• Process Improvement: Help identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy, recordkeeping, and accounting workflows.

What We're Looking For - Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, bookkeeping, accounting support, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with invoicing, payment processing, customer accounts, and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or business management software.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong sense of accountability, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, construction, property services, or other field-service industries.
• Familiarity with Aspire business management software.
• Experience handling high-volume invoicing, collections, or customer account reconciliations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
• Additional education or training in accounting, bookkeeping, or business administration.

Why This Opportunity? This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the accounting operations of an established, service-focused business.

You'll enjoy:

• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• A meaningful role supporting daily financial operations.
• Opportunities to expand your accounting and administrative knowledge.
• The ability to contribute ideas and improve existing processes.
• A stable, office-based position

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an accounting professional who values accuracy, organization, teamwork, and getting things done right, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career.

FLORES is coordinating recruitment for this confidential opportunity. Our team will review applications, evaluate qualifications, and contact selected candidates regarding next steps in the hiring process.

The hiring company's identity will be shared with candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.