Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Summary The Accounts Receivable Specialist manages essential accounts receivable activities, including payment processing, cash application, account reconciliation, and collections. Working across BSC’s entities and branches, this role helps maintain accurate customer accounts, resolve billing issues, and support healthy cash flow. About BSC Industries For decades, companies have relied on BSC Industries to keep their operations running. We’ve earned that trust by combining deep product expertise with strong supplier partnerships - delivering the right solutions, at the right time, on the right terms. Our customers choose us because we understand their challenges, move quickly to solve them, and consistently deliver results. Today, BSC is in an exciting period of rapid growth. We are expanding our reach, strengthening our capabilities, and investing in our people to meet increasing demand across the markets we serve. Our growth creates real opportunity - for driven sales professionals, problem-solvers, and relationship builders who want to make an impact and help accelerate our momentum. At BSC, you’re not just filling a role - you’re helping customers succeed, building lasting partnerships, and contributing to a company that is scaling with purpose. If you’re energized by growth, motivated by results, and excited to be part of a high-performance team with strong industry roots and ambitious forward vision, BSC Industries is a place where you can build a meaningful and upward-moving career. Requirements Key Responsibilities Process and post customer payments, including checks, ACH payments, and credit card transactions, accurately and promptly. Maintain customer AR billing portals and invoice uploads Apply cash receipts to appropriate customer accounts and invoices Monitor AR aging and assist with collections outreach on past-due accounts Reconcile customer accounts and research/resolve payment and billing discrepancies Process credit memos, adjustments, and refunds as needed Maintain accurate customer master data (terms, contacts, credit limits) Support month-end close activities related to AR (aging reports and account reconciliations) Collaborate with sales and branch teams to resolve customer disputes Assist with credit application reviews for new customers Set up new customer ship-to locations and assign the appropriate tax jurisdictions. Support accounts receivable processes across multiple entities and branches while collaborating with other members of the Accounting department as needed. Assist with team projects and other accounting initiatives as needed. Qualifications 5+ years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience, ideally in distribution, industrial, or manufacturing environments Experience using an ERP system is required; experience with Epicor Prophet 21 is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions such as VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, is preferred but not required. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Excellent communication skills, both internal and customer-facing Ability to manage multiple accounts/entities and prioritize competing deadlines An associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered. EEO Statement BSC Industries 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, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paylocity