Accounts Receivable Specialist

We’re RPA: an independent advertising agency that puts People First. It’s a unique philosophy for a different kind of agency: where we aspire to create work that truly matters to people, for brands that respect and value people, with a team we empower and treat like people. And we do it all in the heart of sunny Santa Monica, California.  

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave 

Our People First philosophy means creating a culture where people like you can thrive, do meaningful work, and — we hope — stick around  for a while. In an industry known for high turnover, people at RPA seem to recognize the value of an environment that truly wants to support our Associates’ lives and career growth. 

Who You’ll Be Collaborating With 

Every day, you’ll be teaming up with a diverse, enthusiastic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals with a smart sense of humor and a strong desire to grow and develop. 

Job Summary

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for the end-to-end AR process, with a focus on client billings related to media buys and production services. This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail, a high degree of ownership, and frequent cross-departmental communication to ensure timely and accurate collections

What You’ll Be Working On 

• Process and post customer payments accurately and in a timely manner
• Monitor, track, and manage accounts receivable balances including those related to media and production invoices
• Maintain AR aging report on a daily basis, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date status of all client account
• Proactively follow up on past-due invoices through phone, email, and internal escalation   
• Work closely with media and production teams to ensure accurate invoicing and resolve discrepancies
• Serve as a liaison between finance and client-facing departments (e.g., account managers, media planners) to align on billing issues and client communications
• Prepare weekly AR reports and participate in AR meetings to review collection status
• Apply credits, process adjustments, and manage unapplied cash as needed
• Assist with month-end close activities related to revenue and AR reconciliation
• Support annual audits and compliance reporting with documentation and schedules as needed

How You’ll Excel In Your Role 

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably within an advertising, media, or creative services environment
• Solid understanding of AR principles, collections processes, and financial reporting
• Experience with invoicing for media buys and production work a strong plus
• Proficiency in accounting software (preferably NetSuite) and Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• High level of accuracy, accountability, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Preferred: Experience with project-based or client-based billing models
• Preferred:Familiarity with media management systems or advertising industry tools

**We are unable to offer employment visa assistance for this role.**

The salary range for this position is $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.  The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, at RPA we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

*** We are not working with any Staffing Agency for this opportunity.