Collections/AR Assistant

Contract-to-Hire | $30-32/hr | Fully onsite in Pasadena, CA

About the role

A well-established manufacturing company in Pasadena is seeking a Collector / Accounts Receivable Assistant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys building relationships, managing accounts, and supporting a collaborative accounting department.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of collections experience
• Strong Excel and systems experience
• SAP experience is a plus, but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and learn quickly
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or retail environments preferred
• Stable work history preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage collections for 250+ customer accounts
• Follow up on outstanding balances via email and phone
• Handle credit holds, credit limit reviews, and customer inquiries
• Process customer payments and account adjustments
• Assist with new customer setup
• Support bank deposits and cash receipt processing
• Serve as backup to the AR Clerk
• Cross-train on AP functions to provide departmental support as needed

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM