Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist

Location: Garden Grove, CA USA | Department: Finance / Accounting | Reports To: Accounting Manager / Controller | Job Type: Full-Time

About the role

At Aptiv, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to support incoming revenue by ensuring invoices are accurate, payments are applied promptly, and outstanding balances are resolved professionally. This role requires strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and communication skills to maintain positive customer relationships throughout billing and collection activities.

Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute accurate invoices and credit memos in a timely manner.
• Post daily deposits, including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers, and apply them accurately to the correct accounts.
• Monitor aging reports and contact customers by phone and email regarding past‑due balances.
• Act as the primary contact for billing inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide requested documentation such as W‑9s and statements.
• Reconcile the accounts‑receivable ledger to ensure all payments are properly accounted for and posted.
• Prepare weekly aging summaries and assist with month‑end closing activities.
• Perform scheduled audits to help ensure business activities comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Apply the basic accounting equation to support balance‑sheet accuracy and protect the company's liquidity and cash‑flow health.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in accounts receivable or general accounting required.

Qualifications

• Technical Qualifications: Ability to manage high volumes of financial data without compromising accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, and Google Workspace.
• Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, ADP, and Microsoft Access.

Skills

• Core Competencies: High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, professional persistence, negotiation, customer service, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Core values: Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00 per hour plus a 5% Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Exact compensation will depend on experience, education, skills, and other job‑related factors.