Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
Garden Grove, CA - USA
Job Summary
Help grow a safer cleaner healthier future for everyone every day.
Sensorex Summary
At Sensorex we believe that even the most complex water analysis should be fast and simple to perform. Sensorex specializes in the design and manufacture ofpH and ORP electrodes conductivity andTDS sensors and other electrochemical and optical measurement technologies. Weve introduced some leading-edge technologies since our initial launch in 1972 and today we remain focused on the continual advancement of water quality monitoring products.
Trusted by over 250 market leaders in water treatment applications Sensorex offers industry leading sensor development services alongside application advisory services. With our strong legacy of supporting OEMs through custom offerings as well as domestic and internationaldistribution partners we deliver a seamless buying experience and fast addition to our factory and headquarters in Garden Grove California United States Sensorex also has manufacturing capability in Czech Republic in support of our European customers. We offer localized support with sales and customer service representatives based in UK and Czech Republic.
Sensorex is part of Halma plc a FTSElisted global group of more than 50 technology companies operating across the Safety Environmental & Analysis and Healthcare sectors. Halma serves customers in over 100 countries and has delivered over 20 consecutive years of profit growth supported by a disciplined longterm investment model. Sensorex operates within Halmas Environmental & Analysis sector focused on water analysis and environmental monitoring solutions.
Position Overview
The AR Staff Accountant is responsible for owning the full accounts receivable lifecycle while supporting monthend close payroll sales and use tax compliance and financial reporting activities. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate customer accounts ensuring timely collections administering fullscope payroll processing and ensuring compliance with indirect tax requirements while supporting strong internal controls within the accounting function.
As a secondary responsibility the position provides limited backup support for basic financial system and desktop troubleshooting during planned absences following documented procedures and coordinating with internal or external IT resources as needed. This aspect of the role is intended to ensure continuity of operations.
This role works closely with Sales IT and Customer Service and is well-suited for an accounting professional who values detail ownership and process discipline.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full accounts receivable lifecycle including customer invoicing cash application credits adjustments collections and maintenance of accurate customer account records
- Proactively monitor AR aging and follow up on pastdue balances resolving billing discrepancies short payments unapplied cash and customer disputes
- Partner with Sales and Customer Service on credit matters account holds customer taxability questions and customer issue resolution
- Own and administer full sales and use tax compliance through Avalara AvaTax including taxability mapping exemption certificate management transaction review reconciliations and support of monthly and annual filings in coordination with external tax advisors
- Monitor sales and use tax accounts prepare supporting schedules and reconcile tax liabilities to the general ledger to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
- Own and execute endtoend biweekly payroll processing including data validation system processing payroll journal entries reconciliations and review and approval of employee expense reports to support accurate financial reporting and compliance
- Support monthend close activities by reconciling AR payroll and sales/use taxrelated accounts to the general ledger and preparing supporting schedules and documentation
- Assist with bank reconciliations intercompany AR reconciliations and audit support including AR confirmations sales tax support and related schedules
- Prepare ARrelated reporting and analysis including aging trends for management and monthend reporting
- Maintain strong internal controls process documentation and audit support across AR payroll and sales & use tax functions
- Provide limited ongoing helpdesk support for basic IT and system needs during planned absences coordinating routine system tasks and user requests with internal and external IT partners to ensure continuity of operations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Proven progressive accounts receivable or general accounting experience (2-3 years)
- Solid understanding of the full AR cycle including invoicing cash application collections and reconciliations
- Experience supporting month-end close activities
- Strong understanding of GAAP and its application to accounts receivable payroll reconciliations and financial reporting
- Proficiency with ERP and HRIS systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Workday preferred
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with detailed financial data
- Excellent organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Professional communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently manage core accounting and payroll processes and influence outcomes through partnership and followthrough
- High attention to detail and accuracy paired with a strong sense of accountability for recurring operational cycles and financial integrity
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity exercising sound judgment to resolve issues prioritize work and adjust approach as circumstances evolve
- Proactive problem solver who takes initiative to improve processes controls and ways of working within accounting and payroll
- Ability to balance recurring deadlines (AR biweekly payroll monthend close) with adhoc requests issue resolution and special projects
- Interest in technology and systems with a willingness to learn and support process and system improvements
Why Join Sensorex
- Join a stable growing organization where accounting plays a meaningful role in supporting operations cash flow and sound financial decisionmaking
- Take ownership of critical processes within a collaborative wellstructured finance team
- Work in an environment that values accuracy accountability and strong internal controls with opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
- Be part of a company that offers broad exposure across accounting functions while maintaining clear scope support and worklife balance
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal
Compensation:
- Base salary and annual bonus DOE ($80-$90k)
- Competitive benefits package includes medical dental life disability and 401(K)
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About Company
Our purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Halma is a global Group of life-saving technology companies. Our companies provide innovative solutions to many of the key problems facing the world today. Our Sectors: Safety technologies that ... View more