AR Collections Specialist

We are recruiting for an AR Collections Specialist for an onsite role in Lorain, OH . This position is responsible for supporting accounts receivable, collections, credit review, payment processing, and account reconciliation while helping maintain strong customer relationships and healthy cash flow.

Responsibilities:

• Follow up on past-due invoices by phone, email, and written communication

• Review customer accounts, credit history, payment trends, and potential risk issues

• Apply customer payments, credit memos, checks, wires, and other transactions accurately

• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and account questions

• Prepare aging reports, collection updates, spreadsheets, and account summaries

• Reconcile customer accounts, vendor statements, invoices, and supporting records

• Maintain accurate customer and vendor account information in the accounting system

• Partner with Sales, Accounting, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve issues

• Support credit limits, payment terms, collection notices, and account escalation when needed

• Assist with invoice entry, documentation, journal updates, and general administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounts receivable, collections, credit, billing, or accounting

• Understanding of credit, collections, invoicing, and account reconciliation processes

• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Experience using accounting or ERP software is helpful

• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow up professionally with customers

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is preferred

This is a strong opportunity for an organized AR professional who enjoys problem-solving, customer communication, and keeping accounts accurate and current.