Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist (santa cruz)

Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist About Us Based in Santa Cruz, California, NHS Inc. has been part of skateboarding for over 50 years. We’re behind legacy brands like Santa Cruz Skateboards, Independent Trucks, Creature, OJ, Slime Balls, MOB Grip, Bronson Speed Co., Bullet, and more. We’re on a mission to be the most innovative and sought-after skateboard company in the world. And while we’ve had our share of wins, that’s never kept us from staying connected to skateboarding and its culture. We’re fully immersed, shaped by the riders and people who push it forward. That energy fuels everything we do, from product to marketing to ideas that help skateboarding grow. That mindset applies to our team too. We’re all about progression, whether it’s growing in your role, in your career, or in life. If that sounds like your kind of energy, you’ll probably fit right in.  Please note this is a Full-Time, Hybrid position at our Santa Cruz, CA. headquarters, but we are open to remote possibilities for the right candidate. The role is part of our Finance Department and reports directly to the CFO. Position Summary: As a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist, you’re the go-to for complex A/R tasks and a key partner in keeping our cash flow steady. Chasing the shared target of minimizing bad debt losses through sound credit decisions while enabling sales opportunities. You’ll handle wholesale and distributor accounts, troubleshoot tricky situations, while working with the sales department and warehouse to make sure our partners are taken care of. Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Process and apply payments, research discrepancies, and resolve issues quickly. Manage receivables for both domestic and international accounts; Review aging reports and perform collection calls on past due accounts, negotiate with customers regarding credit issues in difficult circumstances. Support credit reviews and help assess payment terms for new and existing accounts. Collaborate with sales reps to keep orders moving while protecting the company's cash flow. Contribute to month-end close and reporting, bringing insight on trends or problem accounts. Assist with NHS Skate Direct (d2c) payments when applicable. Review customer returns and related issues to process credits. What We’re Looking For : 3–5 years of experience in credit & collections. Risk management. Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. Solid understanding of accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar). Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Power BI,) Adobe Acrobat, and Shopify a plus. A proactive, solution-oriented approach, you don’t just spot problems, you solve them. Professional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to various audiences. Highly organized with a proven ability to prioritize, track, and complete tasks efficiently and accurately. A team player that is curious, listens to coworkers, and aims to improve processes at hand. Experience in skate wholesale/distribution, or action sports brands is a plus. What You Get:  Competitive salary, incentive bonus, and profit-sharing bonus plan. Health insurance (low employee contribution), 401K plan with employer matching, and personal time off. FREE Espresso and Hot Cocoa. Awesome employee discounts on NHS products as well as discounts at other well-known companies. Base Pay Range:  $63,000 – $78,000 Please apply online at: https://nhs-inc.com/jobs/senior-accounts-receivable-specialist PLEASE NO CALLS