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 past‑due 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 end‑to‑end bi‑weekly 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 month‑end close activities by reconciling AR‑, payroll‑, and sales/use tax‑related 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 AR‑related reporting and analysis , including aging trends for management and month‑end 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
Bachelor's 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 accoun
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
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 of pH and ORP electrodes , conductivity and TDS sensors , and other electrochemical and optical measurement technologies. We've 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 international distribution partners , we deliver a seamless buying experience and fast delivery. In 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 FTSE‑listed 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, long‑term investment model. Sensorex operates within Halma's 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 month‑end 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 full‑scope 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.
Halma · Garden Grove