Collections/AR Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Collections Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking a detail oriented and results driven professional to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Accounts Receivable experience who enjoys building customer relationships while driving cash flow and reducing outstanding balances.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial customer accounts and proactively collect outstanding balances.
• Monitor and analyze AR aging reports to identify delinquent accounts.
• Contact customers regarding past due invoices through phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, short pays, and billing disputes.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and follow through to ensure timely collection.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and operations teams to resolve account issues.
• Process credit memos and maintain accurate collection notes and documentation.
• Review customer credit status and assist with credit hold decisions when necessary.
• Support month-end close activities, AR reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist in improving collection processes and reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable and Collections experience required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial collections, customer account management, and cash application processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and reporting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple accounts and deadlines in a high-volume setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Samantha Garman

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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