What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Specialist (Level commensurate with experience) position at Style Korean?
AR Specialist
Location: Buena Park, CA (On-Site)
Compensation: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour (DOE)
About StyleKorean
StyleKorean Inc., operated by SILICON2 Co., Ltd., is a leading global distributor of Korean beauty products, offering a wide range of skincare, makeup, and beauty brands to international markets.
Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the financial health of our distribution operations. In this role, you will focus heavily on complex payment processing, comprehensive account reconciliation (including National Accounts and retail stores), and cross-functional deduction management with our Sales team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payment & Reconciliation: Process and apply all payments (ACH, checks, CC) in the ERP system, focusing on high-volume National Accounts and daily retail store reconciliations.
- Deduction Management: Track short pays and chargebacks. Collaborate with the Sales team to investigate disputes, and apply approved credits in the system once resolved.
- Invoice Verification: Audit system-generated invoices for accuracy, dates, and contract pricing (Note: Sales team handles direct distribution to clients).
- Collections: Monitor AR aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts to reduce DSO, and escalate unresolved issues.
- Reporting & Month-End: Generate AR metrics for management, support month/year-end financial close, and assist with audits.
- Performing other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2-3 years of proven experience with accounting functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Background check required after a conditional offer is made, in accordance with applicable laws
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Korean and English is preferred, as this role involves communication with our Korean-speaking headquarters, clients, and vendors.
Benefits & Perks
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (PPO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays
• Year-end discretionary bonus program
• Daily catered lunch provided
• Employee discounts on products
• Free on-site EV charging available for employees
Equal Employment Opportunity
StyleKorean Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Legal Authorization & Background Check
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Any employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, conducted in accordance with applicable laws.
Accessibility
StyleKorean Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, as required under applicable law.
We sincerely appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Salary : $25 - $32