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Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Description

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist who will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing the daily operations of the Cash Application and Collections department. This position requires a dedicated individual who will take ownership of cash flow through daily reconciliation of lockbox payments and collections activities within a high-volume, goal-oriented team.

Responsibilities

+ Maintain commitment to continuous improvement by enhancing the collection process and service quality provided to customers.

+ Adopt new business processes that promote automation and reduce complexity.

+ Collaborate with Field and Central teams to identify and address root causes of issues leading to past-due invoices; implement action plans to eliminate these root causes.

+ Minimize exposure to bad debt through proactive review of outstanding balances.

+ Proactively identify risk accounts and manage assigned customer accounts.

+ Reduce outstanding past-due balances to levels at or below targets for contractual accounts.

+ Investigate root causes for non-payment and compile recommendations for improving accounts receivable processes.

+ Report results to department management and/or Shared Service customers.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in accounts receivable and invoice processing.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, cash application, and reconciliation.

+ Ability to manage collections in high-volume environments.

+ Expertise in accounts receivable management and root cause analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Open to entry-level candidates or those with 1-2 years of accounts receivable experience.

+ Experience in a high volume/fast-paced environment.

+ Distribution experience is advantageous.

+ SAP experience is ideal, although experience with other ERP systems is acceptable.

+ Strong communication skills, as the role involves frequent phone interactions.

+ Willingness to cross-train in both cash application and collections.

Work Environment

This role is set in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where you will initially be assigned to either collections or cash application, with eventual cross-training in both areas. The position demands excellent communication skills and familiarity with ERP systems, ideally SAP.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.