AR & Credit Specialist

Description AR & Credit Operations Consultant Temporary Engagement Up to 3 Months Consultant / Contract Sonance / Dana Innovations San Clemente, CA About The Engagement Sonance is seeking an experienced Credit & Accounts Receivable professional to support day-to-day AR operations on a temporary consulting basis. This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves engagement that sits within our current finance and operations structure. As a consultant in this role, you will integrate directly into our team — not as a bystander, but as an active contributor. You will help maintain business continuity, identify gaps, and bring a fresh, objective perspective to our AR and credit processes. We value adaptability, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to add immediate, tangible value in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidates are comfortable with ambiguity, able to context-switch fluidly across priorities, and experienced enough to make sound, independent judgments while keeping leadership informed. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day responsibilities may include any combination of the following, and are subject to change based on business needs: AR Operations & Collections Manage customer accounts and accounts receivable aging portfoliosConduct collection activities via phone and email outreachMonitor past-due balances and recommend collection strategiesProcess credit applications and customer account setups Account Reconciliation & Dispute Resolution Perform account reconciliations and resolve payment discrepanciesInvestigate and resolve disputed invoicesSupport cash application and payment research as needed Credit & Order Management Review and evaluate customer credit riskRelease and hold customer orders based on established credit protocols Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Partner with sales, customer service, and accounting teams to resolve issuesAssist with month-end close activities related to ARMaintain accurate customer records and documentationIdentify opportunities to improve AR and credit processes — and help implement them Engagement Terms Duration: Up to 3 months from start date Type: Temporary / Consulting Contract Full-Time Conversion: Not guaranteed. At Sonance’s sole discretion, if applicable. Reporting: May vary; you may report to multiple individuals during the engagement Location: San Clemente, CA By applying for this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the temporary nature of this engagement and the terms outlined above. Requirements Qualifications 5+ years of Accounts Receivable, Credit, Collections, or Order-to-Cash experienceDemonstrated experience managing customer aging portfoliosStrong account reconciliation skillsExperience making credit decisions and releasing ordersProficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft ExcelExcellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities with minimal directionManufacturing, distribution, or wholesale industry experience preferred What We’re Looking For This engagement is not a passive support role. We are looking for professionals who:Bring a consultative mindset — you assess situations, ask the right questions, and actAre flexible and agile — you can shift direction when the business needs itCollaborate well across teams and reporting structuresTake ownership of their work product and communicate proactively