Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Columbus, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is focused on supporting timely invoicing, accurate cash application, and effective follow-up on outstanding balances while maintaining strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach to receivables, communicates effectively across departments, and helps keep financial records organized and current.

Responsibilities:

- Generate and issue customer invoices and account summaries with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

- Post and reconcile incoming payments received through checks, electronic transfers, credit cards, and wire activity.

- Maintain customer account records and ensure receivables data is complete, current, and properly documented.

- Review aging activity regularly and contact customers regarding overdue invoices to support collections efforts.

- Respond to customer questions related to billing, payment status, credits, and account differences in a detail-oriented manner.

- Investigate and resolve issues involving disputed charges, short payments, unapplied cash, and other account variances.

- Prepare credit memos, account adjustments, and corrections after obtaining appropriate approvals.

- Support account reconciliations, daily deposit activity, month-end close tasks, and reporting needs for the accounting team.

- Partner with sales, shipping, customer service, and accounting colleagues to address account concerns and maintain organized records in line with company policies. Requirements - Experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash application, and commercial collections.

- Working knowledge of processing customer payments and reconciling account activity accurately.

- Ability to review aging reports and follow through on past-due balances in a timely manner.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills when interacting with customers and internal teams.

- High attention to detail with the ability to research discrepancies and maintain accurate documentation.

- Capability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced accounting environment.

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