Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist (santa cruz)

125 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
About Us Based in Santa Cruz, California, NHS Inc. has been part of skateboarding for over 50 years. Weâre behind legacy brands like Santa Cruz Skateboards, Independent Trucks, Creature, OJ, Slime Balls, MOB Grip, Bronson Speed Co., Bullet, and more. Weâre on a mission to be the most innovative and sought-after skateboard company in the world. And while weâve had our share of wins, thatâs never kept us from staying connected to skateboarding and its culture. Weâre 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. Weâre all about progression, whether itâs growing in your role, in your career, or in life. If that sounds like your kind of energy, youâll probably fit right in.âŻ
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, youâre 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. Youâll 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 Weâre Looking For :
3â5 years of experience in credit & collections. Risk management.
Bachelorâs 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 donât 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:âŻ
Competitive salary, incentive bonus, and profit-sharing bonus plan. Health insurance (low employee contribution), 401K plan with employer matching, and personal time off.âŻFREE Espresso and Hot Cocoa. Awesome employee discounts on NHS products as well as discounts at other well-known companies.
Base Pay Range:âŻ
$63,000 â $78,000
Please apply online at: https://nhs-inc.com/jobs/senior-accounts-receivable-specialist
PLEASE NO CALLS
$63,000-78,000