Accounts Receivable Specialist

Mirion; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirion is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in a role focused on timely collection of debts and maintaining strong customer relationships. You will own a portfolio of accounts, handle past-due collections, and work to reduce DSO while collaborating with Sales, Service, and Order Entry.

Proficiency in Excel and comfort with large data sets are essential for success. The position emphasizes process improvements, accurate reporting, and support for month-end close and audits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis experience.
• Experience with AR, billing, and collections processes.
• Ability to prioritize in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Perform collection activities on past-due invoices.
• Reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Resolve billing disputes with Sales, Service, and Order Entry.
• Document collection efforts and customer commitments.
• Manage the AR mailbox.
• Request and process customer credit card payments.
• Perform customer account reconciliations.
• Recommend write-offs.
• Analyze billing and collection trends; suggest improvements.
• Support month-end close and audits.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Financial software

Credit assessment

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Financial software

Job description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist ensures timely collection of outstanding debts while maintaining positive client relationships. This role is critical to the company's cash flow health, serving as the key link between operations, sales, and customer service. The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline-driven environment, is proficient in Microsoft Excel and is comfortable managing large volumes of transactional data.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Own a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Perform collection activities on past-due invoices.
• Reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Resolve billing disputes with Sales, Service, and Order Entry.
• Document collection efforts and customer commitments.
• Manage the AR mailbox.
• Request and process customer credit card payments.
• Perform customer account reconciliations.
• Recommend write-offs.

Accounting & Reporting

• Analyze billing and collection trends.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Work with large volumes of transactional data.
• Utilize Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Support audits.
• Support month-end close.

Requirements

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; able to independently prioritize in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Key skills include analytical thinking, attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency in financial software and credit assessment tools
• Solid understanding of accounting and AR principles.
• Flexibility to meet month-end closing deadlines.
• Ability to analyze billing and collections trends and recommend process improvements.

Education

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.