Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in the Triad area seeking an experienced AR / Collections Specialist for a contract assignment. This role is ideal for a results-driven accounting professional with a strong background in accounts receivable, collections, and cash application. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and possess the ability to build relationships while effectively reducing past-due balances and improving cash flow.

• Manage a high-volume accounts receivable portfolio and oversee collection activities on past-due customer accounts.
• Review aging reports, prioritize collection efforts, and follow up with customers regarding outstanding invoices.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, short pays, and customer disputes.
• Process and apply customer payments, ensuring accurate cash application and account reconciliation.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate variances to maintain account accuracy.
• Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Production, Shipping, and Accounting teams to resolve account-related issues.
• Monitor credit holds and assist with customer credit reviews as needed.
• Maintain detailed documentation of collection activities, customer communications, and payment commitments.
• Support month-end close activities, reporting, and audit requests.
• Generate and analyze AR reports using ERP systems and Excel.

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable and Collections experience.
• Prior experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong understanding of AR aging, cash application, account reconciliation, and dispute resolution.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting functions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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