Accounts Receivable Specialist (B2B Collections)

LHH; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an Accounts Receivable Specialist (B2B Collections) to join their accounting and finance team in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role focuses on managing commercial customer accounts, reducing outstanding balances, and maintaining positive client relationships through professional collection efforts.

The position is temporary to hire and pays $20.00 to $24.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in B2B collections, AR, or commercial credit.
• Strong phone, email and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to negotiate payment solutions while maintaining professionalism.
• Experience reviewing aging reports and high-volume collections.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial accounts and collect outstanding balances.
• Contact customers by phone and email to resolve past-due invoices and secure payment.
• Research account discrepancies, payment issues, and billing disputes.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve concerns.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collections by risk.
• Process adjustments, payment arrangements and credit documentation as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activities and commitments.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate unapplied cash or variances.
• Assist with month-end AR reporting and analysis.
• Support process improvements in credit and collections.

Skills

B2B collections

Accounts receivable

Commercial credit

CRM skills

Negotiation

Aging reports

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist (B2B Collections)

LHH is recruiting on behalf of a valued client seeking a Business-to-Business Collections Specialist to join their accounting and finance team. This role is responsible for managing commercial customer accounts, reducing outstanding receivable balances, and maintaining positive client relationships through professional collection efforts. This position is temp to hire and will pay between $20 and $24/hr.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial accounts and oversee the collection of outstanding balances.
• Contact customers by phone and email to resolve past-due invoices and secure timely payment.
• Research account discrepancies, payment issues, and billing disputes.
• Work closely with customers and internal departments to facilitate resolution of outstanding concerns.
• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection efforts based on risk and delinquency levels.
• Process account adjustments, payment arrangements, and credit-related documentation as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activities, customer communications, and payment commitments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate unapplied cash or payment variances.
• Assist with month-end accounts receivable reporting and analysis.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to credit and collections processes.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of business-to-business collections, accounts receivable, or commercial credit experience.
• Strong phone, email, and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to negotiate payment solutions while maintaining a professional customer experience.
• Experience reviewing aging reports and managing high-volume collections activity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Pay Details: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour

Search managed by: Christopher Riley

• Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.
• Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
• In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.