Accounts Receivable Manager jobs in Long Beach, CA

Job Title: Accounts Receivable & Revenue Accountant
Reports to: Controller

About Us:
Alliance Inspection Management (AIM) is a leading new and used automobile inspector with a broad, blue chip customer base.  Our corporate office is located in Long Beach, CA and we maintain a hybrid in-person and remote work environment.

The company’s customer base includes auto OEMs (Nissan, Ford, VW, Hyundai), auto auctions (Manheim), rental fleets (Avis), banks (JP Morgan Chase, US Bank, Santander, Ally), independent auto dealers and consumers.  

AIM is co-owned by Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. (NMAC) and Cox Automotive Group.  We were founded in 2005 and currently have 700 employees.  AIM’s field force of mobile inspectors and auction inspectors use proprietary, internally developed software to analyze the condition of new and used vehicles and document their findings in comprehensive vehicle condition reports (“CRs”).

Philosophy:
This position is an entry level job in Alliance Inspection Management’s (AIM’s) finance department.  The company’s CFO and Controller are both committed to our staff’s professional development and training.  We maintain a professional, collaborative, performance-oriented work environment.

We are looking for someone with a high sense of responsibility and excellent attention to detail who thrives in a company where hard work and work/life balance are valued and appreciated. If you are numbers oriented, are a recent graduate, are seeking to establish yourself in a professional finance environment to acquire skills and experience for promotion and advancement, this opportunity is for you! You will also participate in the financial statement/ internal financial package review process before the statements are issued. AIM finance experience and training is solid and marketable.  People who have worked in our department in recent years have been promoted internally or have received other professional advancement opportunities in the private and public sector. 

Successful candidates should expect to work 10-15 hours of overtime per week, especially during the first two weeks of month, for month-end close purposes.

 Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high quality, current receivable portfolio. Responsible for accurate and timely management of all aspects of AIM accounts receivable and revenue accounting, including monthly billing and invoicing, cash application and collection
• Review monthly A/R aging with Controller; Manage doubtful accounts reserve and obtain approval to write off uncollectable balances from Controller and CFO
• Maintain a basic contract tracking function by keeping updated copies of major customer contracts and ensuring invoice pricing is in conformity with current agreements
• Responsible for all company revenue processing and operation of A/R module in Microsoft Great Plains Dynamix, including invoicing, running aging reports and accurately applying payments
• Prepare monthly Flash Revenue report, Final Revenue report, Inspector Productivity report and ad hoc Excel-based analyses as requested by Controller or CFO
• Accurately allocate monthly revenue by business vertical and inspector. The Company prepares monthly inspector profit and loss reports, and pays its inspectors a monthly productivity incentive; hence, this breakdown of monthly revenue by inspector is critical
• Prepare month-end journal entries and account analyses; assist Controller with monthly close, including reconciling A/R subledger and accrued revenue and receivables to G/L
• Responsible for the timely completion of all month-end invoicing and other closing tasks as calendared on the monthly closing schedule
• Manage weekly and month-end check deposits
• Effectively interface with the Company's external auditors in their annual review of revenue and receivable transactions
• Effectively interface with different customer’s purchase order and payable systems such as Covisint, Ariba, Coupa, Taulia, ESupplier and SourceHub
• Regular and consistent attendance and availability
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or equivalent experience; prior experience or exposure to Accounts Receivable is a plus
• Minimum 1-2 years of professional or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge or ability to learn MS Great Plains Dynamics Accounts Receivable
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), including functions in Excel such as pivot tables, V-lookup, formulas, filters, etc.
• Highly motivated, analytical, well-organized self-starter
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group policymaking and group problem solving situations
• Person must be able to work overtime, esp. in first two weeks of month during month-end close
• Must be capable of independently leading Billing, A/R and Collections

Benefits and Compensation:

• Full-time, Hourly (non-exempt) position- Wage range $25-$30/hr DOE. Monday-Friday
• Hybrid/Remote
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability/Accident/Illness/Hospital Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing Education Portal
• Employee Discount Program

Come, be a part of our team!

All new hires must complete a successful pre-employment background screening.
This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all inclusive. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

AiM provides equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to an applicant’s race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on AiM. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

 To comply with Federal law, Alliance Inspection Management LLC, participates in E-Verify.

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