Accounts Receivable Specialist

LHH; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a manufacturing client in Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on managing customer account balances, applying payments, reconciling accounts, and reducing aging receivables to improve cash flow.

Responsibilities include invoicing, cash posting via ACH/wire/lockbox, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining master customer data. Strong AR knowledge and ERP experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, or related accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with high-volume cash posting and account reconciliation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate, review, and maintain customer invoices and account records.
• Monitor customer account balances and ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, deductions, and invoice disputes.
• Maintain accurate customer master data and account information.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and statements.
• Process adjustments, write-offs, credits, rebills, and account corrections in accordance with company policies

Skills

AR processes

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist at our manufacturing client in Columbus, Ohio. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing customer account balances, applying incoming payments, reconciling customer accounts, and supporting the reduction of outstanding receivables. This role ensures accurate and timely cash application, investigates payment discrepancies, performs account reconciliations, and proactively works to clean up aging balances to improve cash flow and reduce bad debt exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable Management

• Generate, review, and maintain customer invoices and account records.
• Monitor customer account balances and ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, deductions, and invoice disputes.
• Maintain accurate customer master data and account information.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and statements.
• Process adjustments, write-offs, credits, rebills, and account corrections in accordance with company policies

Cash Application

• Apply daily customer payments received via ACH, wire transfer, lockbox, credit card, and checks.
• Match payments accurately to open invoices and customer accounts.
• Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, overpayments, underpayments, and unidentified remittances.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts to bank deposits and system records.
• Work with customers and internal departments to obtain remittance information as needed.
• Ensure cash receipts are posted accurately and timely to maintain current customer balances.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Collections, or related accounting experience preferred.
• Experience working with high-volume cash posting and account reconciliation.
• Experience cleaning up aged receivables and resolving complex account discrepancies preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting from a recognized, fully accredited program a plus

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach with strong relationship management skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.