Collections & Accounts Receivable Specialist

Becker Americas; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Becker Americas is seeking a Collections & Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing team. The Accounting Assistant supports financial operations with Accounts Receivable, invoicing, and related tasks to ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely processing.

You will manage past-due accounts, issue invoices and credit memos, post payments, and assist with year-end audits. The role requires attention to detail, integrity, and collaboration with a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in an accounting role or a related field.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• High level proficiency in software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics, and Salesforce.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and safeguard confidential information.
• Strong independent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Strong detail orientation and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable and Collections: Collect on past-due Accounts Receivable accounts, managing communication and follow-ups with customers.
• Owning portal access for customer invoices
• Prepare and issue invoices and credit memos to customers, including e-invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Post and ensure accurate recording of customer payments and maintain detailed records.o Backup for new customer setup and other accounting department tasks.
• Prepare Accounts Receivable and price testing documentation for year-end audits.
• Scan and deposit checks to the lockbox.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Deadline-oriented

Confidential information handling

Independent judgment

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Dynamics

Salesforce

Job description

Becker Americas is seeking a Collections & Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their growing team. The Accounting Assistant supports the organization’s financial operations with Accounts Receivable Collections, invoicing, and other related accounting tasks. This role is essential to ensuring accurate recordkeeping, timely processing of transactions, and compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable and Collections:

• Collect on past-due Accounts Receivable accounts, managing communication and follow-ups with customers.
• Owning portal access for customer invoices
• Prepare and issue invoices and credit memos to customers, including e-invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Post and ensure accurate recording of customer payments and maintain detailed records.o Backup for new customer setup and other accounting department tasks.

Audit Support:

• Prepare Accounts Receivable and price testing documentation for year-end audits.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Scan and deposit checks to the lockbox.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in an accounting role or a related field, or equivalent work experience as determined by the hiring manager.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• High level proficiency in software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics, and Salesforce.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and safeguard confidential information.
• Strong independent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Strong detail orientation and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Why Becker?

Becker Pumps is a global leader in vacuum and regenerative blower technology with more than 140 years of history and over 50 years of operations in the United States. Join a growing and dedicated team of professionals as we build on our strong foundation and enter an exciting chapter of growth and opportunity.