TEMP AR Specialist- B2B Collections & Cash Job Akron area,Ohio USA,Accounting

Position: TEMP to HIRE AR Specialist- B2B Collections & Cash Applications
TEMP to HIRE AR Specialist - B2B Collections & Cash Applications

Location:
Akron, OH 44311
Schedule:
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
(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. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong B2B collections and 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.
Performing proactive commercial collections, including contacting customers via phone and email to resolve past-due balances and maintain healthy aging.
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 S/4

HANA.
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 B2B accounts receivable, commercial collections, and 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.

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