Accounts Receivable Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist (B2B Collections) to join the accounting team. This role focuses on managing commercial customer accounts, reducing outstanding balances, and maintaining professional relationships through effective collections.

The position is temp to hire and offers hourly compensation between $20 and $24, with opportunity to contribute to month-end AR reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' B2B collections or accounts receivable experience.
• Strong phone and email communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to negotiate payment solutions professionally.
• Experience reviewing aging reports and high-volume collections.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial accounts and collect outstanding balances.
• Contact customers by phone and email to resolve past-due invoices.
• Research account discrepancies, payment issues, and billing disputes.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collections by risk.
• Process account adjustments, payment arrangements, and credit documents.
• Maintain records of collection activities and communications.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate unapplied cash.
• Assist with month-end AR reporting and analysis.
• Support continuous improvement of credit and collections processes.

Skills

B2B collections

Customer communication

Negotiation

A/R aging reports

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist (B2B Collections)

LHH is recruiting on behalf of a valued client seeking a Business-to-Business Collections Specialist to join their accounting and finance team. This role is responsible for managing commercial customer accounts, reducing outstanding receivable balances, and maintaining positive client relationships through professional collection efforts. This position is temp to hire and will pay between $20 and $24/hr.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial accounts and oversee the collection of outstanding balances.
• Contact customers by phone and email to resolve past-due invoices and secure timely payment.
• Research account discrepancies, payment issues, and billing disputes.
• Work closely with customers and internal departments to facilitate resolution of outstanding concerns.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection efforts based on risk and delinquency levels.
• Process account adjustments, payment arrangements, and credit-related documentation as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activities, customer communications, and payment commitments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate unapplied cash or payment variances.
• Assist with month-end accounts receivable reporting and analysis.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to credit and collections processes.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of business-to-business collections, accounts receivable, or commercial credit experience.
• Strong phone, email, and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to negotiate payment solutions while maintaining a professional customer experience.
• Experience reviewing aging reports and managing high-volume collections activity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.