Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Fairfield, Ohio. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate receivables, applying payments, and resolving account discrepancies with precision and timeliness. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and hands-on experience supporting day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Record and manage intercompany accounting activity by preparing and posting accurate financial entries within the system.
• Verify high-volume transaction details and perform thorough reconciliations to ensure balances are complete and correct.
• Review daily banking activity, apply incoming cash, and match deposits, cleared payments, and related transactions to the appropriate accounts.
• Evaluate credit-related requests and issue credit memos when documentation and account conditions support approval.
• Process returns, allowances, and other account adjustments by reconciling discrepancies and resolving deduction-related issues.
• Investigate short pays, over payments, and invoice variances, then work toward timely resolution of outstanding account differences.
• Assist with onboarding new customers by helping establish account records and maintaining accurate setup information.
• Provide additional accounting and receivables support as needed in partnership with the Accounting Manager.