TEMP to HIRE Accounts Receivable Specialist

ExecuSource, Inc.; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecuSource, Inc. in Akron, OH is seeking two Accounts Receivable Specialists for a temporary-to-hire role. Initial in-office work with a hybrid schedule after about 3 months (WFH Tuesday & Thursday) and a focus on high-volume B2B AR activities.

The position requires AR experience, some credit exposure, and strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Candidates should be comfortable with manual processes and driving follow-up across teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience; B2B experience strongly preferred.
• Some credit experience or exposure is preferred.
• Experience with commercial collections, cash applications, account reconciliation, or related AR functions.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent follow-up and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Comfortable with manual processes and older/antiquated systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day B2B accounts receivable activities for a high-volume portfolio.
• Performing proactive commercial collections, including contacting customers by phone and email.
• Reviewing aging reports and prioritizing accounts requiring follow-up.
• Investigating and resolving customer disputes related to pricing, short pays, deductions, freight, tax, and billing discrepancies.
• Posting and applying daily cash receipts, including ACH, wire, lockbox, and check payments.
• Reconciling unapplied cash and researching payment variances.
• Supporting credit-related activities, including reviewing customer account information and escalating concerns.
• Preparing credit memos and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Following established processes and procedures while navigating manual systems and workflows.
• Collaborating with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve account issues.
• Maintaining accurate and organized electronic AR documentation.
• Generating and reviewing AR reports and aging information.
• Assisting with account reconciliations and month-end AR activities as needed.
• Taking ownership of assigned accounts and following through on outstanding issues in a timely manner.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit experience

Collections

Cash applications

Account reconciliation

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

TEMP to HIRE Accounts ReceivableSpecialist

Location: Akron, OH 44311
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
Work Arrangement: In-office initially; hybrid schedule after approximately 3 months (WFH Tuesday & Thursday)

Our client in the building products industry is seeking two driven and self-motivated Accounts Receivable Specialists to join their finance team in Akron, OH. This temporary-to-hire opportunity is ideal for accounting professionals with Accounts Receivable experience, some credit exposure, and strong organizational and follow-up skills who are comfortable working independently and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

The role involves straightforward, process-driven work within an established systems environment that includes some manual and antiquated processes. The ideal candidates will be patient, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to consistently follow through while adapting to evolving processes.

What You’ll Do:

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Managing day-to-day B2B accounts receivable activities for a high-volume customer portfolio.


• Performing proactive commercial collections, including contacting customers by phone and email regarding past-due balances.


• Reviewing aging reports and prioritizing accounts requiring follow-up.


• Investigating and resolving customer disputes related to pricing, short pays, deductions, freight, tax, and billing discrepancies.


• Posting and applying daily cash receipts, including ACH, wire, lockbox, and check payments.


• Reconciling unapplied cash and researching payment variances.


• Supporting credit-related activities, including reviewing customer account information and escalating credit concerns when appropriate.


• Preparing credit memos and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.


• Following established processes and procedures while navigating manual systems and workflows.


• Collaborating with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve account issues.


• Maintaining accurate and organized electronic AR documentation.


• Generating and reviewing AR reports and aging information.


• Assisting with account reconciliations and month-end AR activities as needed.


• Taking ownership of assigned accounts and following through on outstanding issues in a timely manner.


• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience; B2B experience strongly preferred.


• Some credit experience or exposure is preferred.


• Experience with commercial collections, cash applications, account reconciliation, or related AR functions.


• Strong organizational skills with excellent follow-up and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.


• Comfortable working in an environment with manual processes and older/antiquated systems.


• Strong ability to learn new processes and adapt to changing procedures.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Strong communication skills and the confidence to communicate with customers and internal stakeholders.


• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.


• Dependable, self-motivated, and committed to completing tasks accurately and on time.

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