Accounts Receivable Specialist

RiseMe; North Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO and seven paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, HSA

Disability and life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Visual Edge IT in the United States is seeking an organized Accounts Receivable Specialist focused on collections to join our Finance team. This hybrid role requires two on-site days weekly and offers a path to develop expertise in billing and customer relationships.

You will manage customer accounts, drive timely collections, and ensure accurate invoicing while supporting a positive customer experience. This position emphasizes ownership and collaboration within a growing technology company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or other finance/accounting roles.
• Customer service experience with strong collections skills.
• Strong collections skills with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with customers.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic accounting knowledge including accounting or ERP system; E-Automate experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage accounts receivable aging, contacting customers to resolve past-due balances and secure timely payment.
• Conduct collection calls and email outreach with professionalism, accuracy, and persistence.
• Research and address payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, short pays, and disputed invoices.
• Process invoices and statements for mailing and ensure prompt delivery to customers.
• Follow up on returned mail and obtain corrected customer contact information.
• Assist customers with invoice or statement requests, credit card payments, and general billing inquiries.
• Redirect customer questions to appropriate internal departments when necessary to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate notes and documentation within the ERP or accounting system.
• Identify trends, recurring issues, or root causes impacting collection efforts and elevate as needed.
• Support the Accounts Receivable team with additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Collections experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

MS Office

ERP experience

E-Automate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP system

E-Automate

Job description

Empowering Businesses. Enabling Success. At Visual Edge IT, we help organizations nationwide harness the power of technology to work smarter, stay secure, and grow stronger. From managed IT services and cybersecurity to print solutions and document workflow, we deliver innovative, customized strategies that give our clients the edge in an ever-changing business landscape. Our nationwide network combines the personalized service of local teams with the strength and resources of a national leader—ensuring that every client gets both technology that works and people who care. With more than two decades of experience and a team of over 1,000 technology professionals, we pride ourselves on building partnerships that go beyond service contracts. When you join Visual Edge IT, you become part of a collaborative, solutions-driven culture where your expertise helps shape the future for businesses across the country. Together, we don’t just solve technology challenges—we create opportunities for success.

Job Summary

Hybrid work arrangement with two days per week on-site.

Are you an organized, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives on resolving discrepancies, improving cash flow, and building positive relationships with customers? Visual Edge IT is seeking a driven Accounts Receivable Specialist with a strong emphasis on collections to join our growing Finance team.

In this role, you will take ownership of customer account follow-up, proactively drive collection activities, and ensure accurate and timely billing. Your work will help maintain healthy financial operations while supporting an exceptional customer experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively manage accounts receivable aging, contacting customers to resolve past-due balances and secure timely payment.
• Conduct collection calls and email outreach with professionalism, accuracy, and persistence.
• Research and address payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, short pays, and disputed invoices.
• Process invoices and statements for mailing and ensure prompt delivery to customers.
• Follow up on returned mail and obtain corrected customer contact information.
• Assist customers with invoice or statement requests, credit card payments, and general billing inquiries.
• Redirect customer questions to appropriate internal departments when necessary to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate notes and documentation within the ERP or accounting system.
• Identify trends, recurring issues, or root causes impacting collection efforts and elevate as needed.
• Support the Accounts Receivable team with additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or other finance/accounting roles.
• Customer service experience with strong collections skills.
• Strong collections skills with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with customers.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic accounting knowledge including accounting or ERP system; E-Automate experience is a plus.

At Visual Edge IT, we are proud to provide:

Work-Life Balance We promote a healthy work-life balance for employees by offering competitive pay, PTO, and seven paid holidays per year. We are always reviewing and finding new ways to support our employees’ unique needs.

Career Path We encourage growth from within. We seek outside candidates who are driven that we can nurture along a career path and we hire/promote internally. We also have opportunities to develop talent through training programs.

Insurance Benefits We offer multiple plans to choose from to fit your individual needs. We offer Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Short term disability, long term disability, voluntary life insurance, employee assistance program, and wellness programs. We provide all of our employees a $25k life insurance policy at no cost to our team members.

401K Visual Edge gives employees access to a 401k program and offers an employer match benefit. Visual Edge IT will match 100% of an employee’s contribution up to the first 3% and will provide an additional 50% match on the next 2% of the employee contribution.

Visual Edge IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics are prohibited. VEIT participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.