Accounts Receivable Specialist

FCX Performance; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Insurance

Time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies company, seeks an Accounts Receivable Representative in Columbus, OH. You will ensure timely payments, resolve billing issues, and communicate with customers to maintain strong cash flow.

You will support AR aging, reconcile accounts, and collaborate with Sales across multiple offices to optimize processes. Ideal candidates have AR experience, familiarity with ERP systems and Excel, and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a growing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree in accounting preferred.
• Experience in Accounts Receivable and billing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with ERP systems (Prophet 21) and collections software a plus.
• Familiarity with Ariba, Tungsten, Paymode or other web invoicing tools.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers in courteous and professional manner.
• Review and reconcile accounts; adjust cash postings and invoice amounts as needed.
• Ensure invoices are processed and paid timely according to requirements.
• Research and resolve issues with customers and sales staff.
• Monitor AR aging and perform collections in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with management and staff across multiple offices.
• Manage AR portfolio exceeding $5 million across divisions/states.
• Coordinate with Sales, customers, and 3rd party portals to resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate billing-related problems and conduct fact-finding.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Cash posting

Credit/debit memos

AR aging

Collections

Customer communication

Issue research

Multistate coordination

Portfolio management

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Prophet 21 ERP

Ariba

Tungsten

Paymode

Job description

SEEKING AN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPRESENTATIVE TO JOIN OUR TEAM~COLUMBUS, OH!

Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. At Applied Industrial, we offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual ideas are encouraged and welcomed.

FCX Performance is an Applied Industrial Technologies Company and a leading process flow control company. As an Accounts Receivable Representative with FCX Performance, you will ensure payments for goods and services are being received. Communicating with customers while resolving issues. You will have a direct impact on the bottom line!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers in courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to review and reconcile accounts which included assessing whether corrections of transactions such as cash posting, invoice amounts, and credit/debit memos.
• Assess customer requirements to ensure invoices are processed and paid timely.
• Research and resolve issues with customers and/or sales staff.
• Monitor and maintain AR aging and perform collection duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with management and staff members in multiple offices.
• Ability to manage an accounts receivable portfolio in excess of $5 million across multiple divisions and states.
• Healthy communication/collaboration with Sales, customers, and 3rd party web portal administrators to identify discrepancies and relay pertinent information.
• Fact finding and investigation, regarding solving issues related to billing.

Why Join Us?

Applied Industrial (parent company to FCX) has been in business 100+ years and is growing! There is a reason we have been named a Best Workplace 20 times. Applied has earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and we are a GSA approved vendor.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package and all the benefits you would expect from an industry leader (401K, insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc.) you will also enjoy:

• A LASTING CAREER - Career paths are available in sales, operations, or management throughout the country.
• Professional development and training.
• Great work / life balance.

Preferred Education/Experience

• High School Diploma required, Associates Degree in Accounting strongly desired. Years of previous experience can be substituted for parts of this requirement.
• Experience in Accounts Receivable required.
• Intermediate-class skill of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) required. Experience with Adobe Acrobat a plus.
• Prophet 21 or similar ERP system and experience with collections software
• Experience with Ariba, Tungsten, Paymode and/or other web invoicing equivalent a plus.
• Lien and bond filling experience a plus.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.