Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable

Job title – Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
Department: Finance & Accounting
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $40-$48/hr on w2

Position Summary

Seeking a Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable with 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience focused on Accounts Receivable (AR) and Revenue Accounting. The role is responsible for leading end-to-end AR operations, supporting month-end close, preparing journal entries, ensuring revenue accuracy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and assisting with audits and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete Accounts Receivable cycle:
  • Customer invoicing
  • Collections
  • Cash application
  • Customer setup
  • Credit limit reviews
  • AR aging analysis
  • Account reconciliations
• Perform monthly AR reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to AR, revenue, and cash.
• Support Revenue Recognition activities and maintain internal controls.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Commercial, and Finance teams.
• Support ERP implementations, testing, and process improvements.
• Assist internal and external audits.
• Prepare financial reports and management analysis.
• Mentor junior accounting staff when needed.

Required Experience

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong background in:
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Revenue Accounting
  • General Ledger
  • Journal Entries
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Month-End Close

Required Technical Skills

Accounting

• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Revenue Accounting
• Revenue Recognition
• Journal Entries
• Cash Application
• Collections
• Customer Invoicing
• Credit Reviews
• Account Reconciliations
• AR Aging
• Month-End Close
• Quarter-End Close
• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Audit Support

Systems

• Oracle ERP (preferred)
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • VLOOKUP
  • Pivot Tables
• Microsoft Office

Soft Skills

• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Written & verbal communication
• Ability to work independently
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Confidentiality & integrity

Education

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Related field

Must-Have Skills

• ✔ 5–7 years Accounting experience
• ✔ Accounts Receivable
• ✔ Revenue Accounting
• ✔ Journal Entries
• ✔ Account Reconciliations
• ✔ Month-End Close
• ✔ Cash Application
• ✔ Collections
• ✔ Revenue Recognition
• ✔ Oracle ERP (or similar ERP)
• ✔ Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• ✔ Financial Reporting
• ✔ Audit Support
• ✔ Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Oracle ERP
• ERP implementation/testing
• Process improvement initiatives
• Internal controls
• Mentoring junior accountants
• Cross-functional finance partnership

This role is best suited for a Senior Accountant with strong Accounts Receivable and Revenue Accounting expertise, hands-on ERP experience (preferably Oracle), advanced Excel skills, and experience supporting month-end close, audits, and financial reporting in a fast-paced corporate environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.