Accounts Receivable Specialist

Talentify; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist II to join the AR team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will manage risk and cash flow, overseeing complex AR across multiple ERPs and channels, with a focus on accurate reconciliations and timely collections.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in credit and collections or deductions, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and BI tools. Collaboration across functions and a service-oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Credit & Collections and/or Deductions Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience with system tools like Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and BI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse Accounts Receivable portfolio across multiple ERPs and sales channels.
• Monitor aged receivables and collaborate with partners to resolve root causes.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies including pricing issues, deductions, or misapplied payments.
• Recommend and lead process improvements to enhance collections and customer experience.

Skills

Credit & Collections

Deductions Management

Process Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

Acuity Inc. is a dynamic and fast-paced organization dedicated to excellence in financial management. We are seeking a talented Accounts Receivable Specialist II to join our Accounts Receivable team. In this role, you will be a core member responsible for managing risk and increasing cash flow.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Accounts Receivable Management

• Analyze and Manage Complex Accounts: Oversee a diverse Accounts Receivable portfolio across multiple Acuity ERPs and sales channels. Leverage work-queue strategies to perform customer outreach, issue delinquent notices, complete reconciliations, process account adjustments, and prepare monthly reporting.
• Monitor Aged Receivables: Track trends in unpaid and short-paid balances; collaborate with internal partners and customers to resolve root causes and recommend effective solutions.

Issue Resolution & Process Improvement

• Resolve Account Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve issues including pricing discrepancies, deductions, misapplied or unapplied payments, credit memos, and other payment variances to ensure accurate account status.
• Evaluate and Optimize Processes: Continuously assess workflows to identify improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and collection effectiveness.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Recommend and lead initiatives that strengthen collections, streamline processes, and improve customer service, with a focus on operational excellence.

Strategic Thinking & Risk Management

• Strategize and Manage Risk: Apply strategic judgment to support credit and collections objectives, proactively manage risk, and align actions with organizational priorities and future direction.

Systems & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support System Enhancements: Participate in system improvement projects to optimize AR processes, including opportunities for automation and workflow streamlining.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with cross-functional teams

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in Credit & Collections and/or Deductions Management, with a strong track record of improving AR performance.
• 5+ years of experience leading process improvements and driving positive operational change.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to dive deep into data, identify root causes, assess risk, and deliver actionable solutions.
• Strong technical proficiency, including Outlook, Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation), and Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, influence outcomes, and build productive working relationships across the business.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, with a strong focus on responsiveness, professionalism, and effective issue resolution.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, and Oracle ERP platforms.
• Bilingual (French/English or Spanish/English) communication skills.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

E-Verify Participation Poster

e-verify.gov

eeoc.gov