Accounts Receivable Credit Specialist

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Credit Specialist - Urgently hiring in Cleveland!

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Credit Specialist
Pay: $25/hr
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP


Looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities? Join a dynamic finance team in Cleveland as an Accounts Receivable Credit Specialist and make a real impact every day!


As an Accounts Receivable Credit Specialist, you'll play a key role in managing and maintaining accurate financial records to support healthy company cash flow. You'll collaborate with the credit and collections teams to ensure customer accounts are accurate, up-to-date, and within credit limits, helping to reduce bad debt and improve financial metrics. One work from home day is available after training.


What You'll Do
As an Accounts Receivable Credit Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Apply customer payments accurately while reconciling daily cash receipts and processing credit adjustments related to returns, pricing discrepancies, and product shortages.
• Research and resolve customer account discrepancies by investigating deductions, identifying root causes, and partnering with internal teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Evaluate new customer credit requests by reviewing financial information, assessing credit risk, and establishing appropriate credit terms and account limits.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and payment activity to determine when to release or place accounts on credit hold, helping reduce financial risk and support healthy cash flow.
• Provide cross-functional support by assisting with collections efforts, cash posting, month-end accounting activities, and responding promptly to customer account and billing inquiries.

What You'll Bring
The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, specifically in accounts receivable or credit management.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience working with ERP software, performing account reconciliations, and entering high volumes of financial data with speed and accuracy.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and advanced spreadsheet functions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and apply fundamental accounting concepts to resolve issues.
• Highly organized professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Join Us in Cleveland?

• Opportunity to work with a collaborative and professional team.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Room for career development and growth within a stable company.
• Enjoy affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period.
• Benefits offered by the employer once hired permanently.

Location & Schedule:
This position is on-site in Cleveland and offers standard weekday daytime hours. One hybrid day per week is available after training.


Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are ready to start a rewarding career as an Accounts Receivable Credit Specialist in Cleveland, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don't wait, we're hiring now!

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