TEMP Accounts Receivable Specialist

TEMP to HIRE Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Akron, OH 44311
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
Work Arrangement: In-office initially; hybrid schedule after approximately 3 months (WFH Tuesday & Thursday)

Our client in the building products industry is seeking two driven and self-motivated Accounts Receivable Specialists to join their finance team in Akron, OH. This temporary-to-hire opportunity is ideal for accounting professionals with Accounts Receivable experience, some credit exposure, and strong organizational and follow-up skills who are comfortable working independently and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

The role involves straightforward, process-driven work within an established systems environment that includes some manual and antiquated processes
. The ideal candidates will be patient, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to consistently follow through while adapting to evolving processes.

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

• Managing day-to-day B2B accounts receivable activities for a high-volume customer portfolio.
• Performing proactive commercial collections
  , including contacting customers by phone and email regarding past-due balances.
• Reviewing aging reports and prioritizing accounts requiring follow-up.
• Investigating and resolving customer disputes related to pricing, short pays, deductions, freight, tax, and billing discrepancies.
• Posting and applying daily cash receipts, including ACH, wire, lockbox, and check payments.
• Reconciling unapplied cash and researching payment variances.
• Supporting credit-related activities, including reviewing customer account information and escalating credit concerns when appropriate.
• Preparing credit memos and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Following established processes and procedures while navigating manual systems and workflows.
• Collaborating with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve account issues.
• Maintaining accurate and organized electronic AR documentation.
• Generating and reviewing AR reports and aging information.
• Assisting with account reconciliations and month-end AR activities as needed.
• Taking ownership of assigned accounts and following through on outstanding issues in a timely manner.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
  ; B2B experience strongly preferred.
• Some credit experience or exposure is preferred.
• Experience with commercial collections, cash applications, account reconciliation, or related AR functions.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent follow-up and attention to detail
  .
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in an environment with manual processes and older/antiquated systems
  .
• Strong ability to learn new processes and adapt to changing procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  .
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to communicate with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and committed to completing tasks accurately and on time.

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