Temp-to-Hire: B2B AR Collections Specialist

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

Job summary

LHH is recruiting on behalf of a valued client to join their accounting and finance team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist focused on B2B collections. This temp-to-hire role manages commercial customer accounts, reduces outstanding balances, and maintains positive client relationships through professional collection efforts.

Based in Cincinnati, OH, the ideal candidate has 1–3 years of AR/collections experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of B2B collections or AR experience.
• Strong phone, email, and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to negotiate payment solutions professionally.
• Experience reviewing aging reports and high‑volume collections.

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 with customers and internal teams to resolve 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 and payment commitments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate unapplied cash or payment variances.
• Assist with month-end AR reporting and analysis.
• Support process improvements in credit and collections.

Skills

B2B collections

Accounts receivable

Customer relations

Credit experience

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

LHH is recruiting on behalf of a valued client to join their accounting and finance team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist focused on B2B collections. This temp-to-hire role manages commercial customer accounts, reduces outstanding balances, and maintains positive client relationships through professional collection efforts.

Based in Cincinnati, OH, the ideal candidate has 1–3 years of AR/collections experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.