We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Our Carson, CA laboratory is looking for an Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join their team!  The Accounts Receivable Coordinator is responsible for generating invoices and ensuring revenue is accounted for and within required time frames under conformity to the applicable internal controls and compliance requirements.

Job Functions

• Monitor processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency within the Accounts Receivable department, and ensure SOPs are updated accordingly.
• Ensure that Quality Objectives for Accounts Receivable are monitored and reported timely. Provide guidance to improve processes, to meet objectives and suggest changes to objectives when appropriate, to ensure relevancy.
• Process all customer billings.
• Process manual invoice requests & customer refunds.
• Process new customer credit applications and account setups.
• Process customer payments & assist corporate with unapplied payments.
• Answer customer queries and concerns.
• Prepare month-end revenue accrual reports, journal entries and other department reports as required.
• Prepare and assemble any other financial or statistical information as required.
• Assist in Collections, as needed, to minimize outstanding receivables and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: English –Intermediate level (Required)
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate level (Required) 
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level (Required) 
• Knowledge of the Oracle accounts receivable system function and processes (Preferred)
• Excellent communications skills (Required)
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment (Preferred)
• Strong administrative, analytical and problem-solving skills needed (Preferred)
• Ability to handle a variety of projects effectively, efficiently and with confidentiality (Required)

The pay range for this position is $19-24/hour (dependent on experience) and is eligible for overtime pay.

In addition, your compensation package includes the following benefits:

• Participation in the Company’s benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation 
  • Four (4) floating holidays annually
  • Seven (7) company observed holidays paid
  • Sick time accrual

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
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