Job Description

IN A TIME OF UNPRECEDENTED EXPANSION, WE ARE SEEKING A FULL-TIME CASH APPLICATION SPECIALIST II to work on-site at our Carson, CA, headquarters. In this role, you will provide key operational support to our expanding Accounting division, getting an inside view of how a multimillion-dollar company functions from day to day. As you assist our Accounts Receivable team, you will assess customer transactions and as necessary communicate with customers via phone and email. The ideal candidate has great people skills and is adept at problem solving, keeping track of details and exceling under tight deadlines. And we’re here to help you succeed—Lakeshore recently earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its associates first.

A DAY IN THE OFFICE LOOKS LIKE THIS: 

• Preparing, posting, verifying and recording customer payments and transactions 
• Providing operational support to multiple internal Accounting teams  
• Ensuring that all internal and external customers receive top-notch service 
• Jumping into time-sensitive projects as needed

Qualifications

GOT THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE? HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 3+ years of experience in an Accounts Receivable department (business school or college courses may be substituted for up to one year of experience)   
• SAP experience a plus  
• Strong data entry/10-key skills  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook required 
• Self-motivation and organization, with a demonstrated ability to proactively manage and prioritize multiple competing projects simultaneously

Additional Information

AND HERE’S OUR END OF THE BARGAIN! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.    To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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