Accounts Receivable

Pay Rate: $26.00 per hour

Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Job Type: Full-Time

Accounts Receivable Specialist I

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist I to support daily finance and accounting activities within a manufacturing environment. This early-career position will focus on customer invoicing, accounts receivable, billing accuracy, account reconciliation, production-related financial data, and general plant accounting support.

The ideal candidate will have experience with accounts receivable or accounts payable
, strong Microsoft Excel skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a high level of attention to detail.

Interviews are required. Candidates must be fully cleared prior to starting.

• Generate and process customer invoices based on production, shipments, and contractual pricing agreements.
• Review manufacturing jobs in the plant ERP system and research cost variances.
• Complete accurate and timely job-cost corrections.
• Verify production and shipping data to ensure accurate customer billing.
• Maintain customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable activities, including invoice reviews, payment validation, customer and purchase order inquiries, and account reconciliations.
• Process customer deductions, credits, and billing adjustments as required.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and operations teams to resolve invoice disputes.
• Review daily production and job-cost reports and validate quantities, variances, and job status.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of production and shipment data.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy, collection processes, and reporting efficiency.
• Assist with management reports and financial statement analysis.
• Support compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and established procedures.
• Work collaboratively with plant personnel and business partners to resolve financial and data-quality issues.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Candidates currently working toward a degree may also be considered.

• 1-2 years of relevant accounts receivable, accounts payable, or accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze information and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial and customer data.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and business partners at various levels.
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare detailed instructions, correspondence, and business documents.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

• Primarily an office-based environment with regular interaction with operations and other departments.
• Occasional visits to the plant floor may be required.
• Position requires collaboration with finance, sales, customer service, operations, and other business partners.