Accounting Clerk

SGS Consulting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional in Columbus, OH to manage past due balances and drive process improvements. You will monitor quality, escalate issues where needed, and collaborate with credit, sales, and operations to maximize cash collections.

The role requires strong Excel/SAP skills, problem solving, and effective communication. A high school diploma plus 2 years in AR is expected, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years’ experience in accounts receivable, collections, or cash application.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SAP ERP software.
• Knowledge of billing procedures and collections techniques (e.g., skip tracing).
• Demonstrated achievement in team-oriented environments.

Responsibilities

• Collection of past due balances, while maintaining a follow-up system with notes.
• Monitoring of process quality and testing root cause analysis to drive improvement.
• Customer/Supplier/Operations escalation management.
• Develop action plans collaboratively with credit and sales teams to maximize results and mitigate risk.
• Escalation of customer issues timely to credit and leadership teams – “manage up”.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Collections

Customer service

Financial literacy

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Collection of past due balances, while maintaining a follow-up system with notes, in accordance with established goalsMonitoring of process quality and testing root cause analysis to drive improvementCustomer/Supplier/Operations escalation managementDevelop action plans collaboratively with credit and sales teams to maximize resultsand mitigate riskEscalation of customer issues timely to credit and leadership teams – “manage up”Participate in cash forecasting for business units and customers supported (30/60 day forecast)Present in monthly AR aging meetingsAnalyze cash discount deductions for resolution; Collect as appropriateMaintain compliance with required internal controls and policiesAssist team members / back up / cross trainingInvest in personal growth and development, clearly focused on self-learning and the ability to grow and learn at an acceptable rateCapture the value of continuous learning and ongoing development opportunities

Skills

Initiating action/Gaining commitmentProblem Solving – understand and analyzeTenacity/Driving for resultsFinancial Knowledge/Financial SkillsStrong oral/written communication skillsProcess development and improvementCollection techniques/Negotiation skillsManages time well, prioritizes effectivelyLearns and adapts quickly to changing environmentsOperates with integrityAttention to detailPositive attitude

Education/Experience

High School Diploma and 2 years applicable work experience with accounts receivable, collections or cash applicationBachelor’s degreeDemonstrated achievement in prior roles and ability to be successful in a team-oriented environmentWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence (BI) and SAP ERP softwareBasic knowledge /understanding of OC customers, products and marketsKnowledge of billing procedures and collections techniques (e.g. skip tracing)