Job Posting Title Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

Methode Electronics; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Discount programs

Job summary

Methode Electronics is seeking an AR Collections Specialist to manage a portfolio of customer accounts, drive timely payments, and resolve billing disputes. The role emphasizes building relationships remotely and in-person, analyzing delinquencies, and collaborating with Sales, IT, and Finance.

The candidate should have 5+ years in collections, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with customer portals and credit fundamentals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of collection experience in B2B environments such as automotive or manufacturing.
• Microsoft Office proficiency – Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Strong customer focus with remote and phone relationship-building experience (MS Teams).
• Experience using customer A/P portals to post invoices, research status, and resolve disputes.
• Understanding credit fundamentals and cash flow concepts is a plus.
• Cash application experience is preferred.
• AS400/CMS ERP system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage collections activities for an assigned portfolio of customer accounts, driving timely payment through professional outbound outreach
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships while negotiating payment commitments and resolving delinquency
• Identify root causes of past-due accounts, analyze trends, and partner with AR leadership to recommend solutions
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, IT, and Finance to resolve billing issues that impact collections
• Research and resolve debit and credit memo discrepancies to ensure account accuracy
• Identify remittance details using the Payments Inbox, customer portals, and direct customer communication
• Navigate customer portals to retrieve required documentation and upload invoices as needed
• Support cash application activities (25% of the role), ensuring timely and accurate application of payments
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment with accuracy and attention to detail
• Take on additional responsibilities and projects as business needs evolve

Skills

Collections experience

MS Excel

MS Teams

A/P portals

Credit fundamentals

Cash application

Customer relationships

Tools

AS400/CMS ERP

Job description

Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous innovation, Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power today’s most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers. Joining Methode means being part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity, creativity, and driving the future of technology.

The AR Collections Specialist is responsible for collections of outstanding accounts receivable dollars for a portfolio of customers and all other aspects of collections, resolving customer billing problems and reducing accounts receivable delinquency. Your focus will be building internal and external relationships both remotely and in-person to ensure invoices are paid as agreed and disputes resolved expeditiously.

Position Responsibilities

• Own and manage collections activities for an assigned portfolio of customer accounts, driving timely payment through professional outbound outreach
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships while confidently negotiating payment commitments and resolving delinquency
• Identify root causes of past-due accounts, analyze trends, and partner with AR leadership to recommend solutions
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, IT, and Finance to resolve billing issues that impact collections
• Research and resolve debit and credit memo discrepancies to ensure account accuracy
• Identify remittance details using the Payments Inbox, customer portals, and direct customer communication
• Navigate customer portals to retrieve required documentation and upload invoices as needed
• Support cash application activities (:25% of the role), ensuring timely and accurate application of payments
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Take on additional responsibilities and projects as business needs evolve

Qualifications

• 5+ years of collection experience required ideally in B2B, automotive, manufacturing, etc.
• Microsoft Office proficiency – strong skills – Excel (i.e., VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables), Word, and Outlook
• Strong customer focus with emphasis on building relationships remotely (MS Teams) and via telephone
• Relevant experience working through customer A/P portals to post/ upload invoices, research status, retrieve debit/ charge documents, and resolve disputes
• A plus to understand credit fundamentals, credit worthiness, and basic accounting
• Cash application experience
• AS400/ CMS ERP experience a plus

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers U.S. employees comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life and Disability insurance, educational assistance, and paid time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance coverage. Employees also have access to valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology, automotive, and home appliance products. In addition, Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan, which includes a company contribution.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.