Accounting & Payroll Specialist

TEMP to HIRE Accounts Receivable Specialist Accounting

Location: Akron, OH 44311 Schedule: Mon–Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM (in office, hybrid after 3 months – WFH Tue & Thur)

Our client in the building products industry is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team in Akron, OH, on a temporary basis, with an opportunity to become permanent, based on performance. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong cash application experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is looking to grow their career.

What You'll Do:

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Managing full-cycle B2B accounts receivable processes for a high-volume customer portfolio.
• Reviewing aging reports daily and prioritizing accounts based on risk and exposure.
• Investigating and resolving customer disputes related to pricing, short pays, deductions, freight, tax, and billing discrepancies.
• Posting and applying daily cash receipts (ACH, wire, lockbox, and checks) accurately and timely within SAP.
• Reconciling unapplied cash and researching payment variances.
• Preparing credit memos and supporting documentation as needed.
• Collaborating with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve account issues and improve cash flow.
• Assisting with month-end close activities, including AR reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
• Maintaining organized electronic AR documentation for audit and retention purposes.
• Generating and analyzing AR reports, DSO metrics, and customer credit exposure summaries.

What You Bring:

• Minimum 3 years of cash application experience.
• Strong working knowledge of credit and collections best practices in a B2B/manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Experience with high-volume cash posting and account reconciliation.
• Ability to confidently communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to accuracy, deadlines, and continuous process improvement.

Why This Role is Attractive:

• Collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance.
• Work for a company that values integrity, quality, and employee development.
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for long-term career growth.