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Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team in Lima, Ohio. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who excels in managing financial transactions and customer accounts. As part of the Finance Department, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting and maintaining the corporation's cash flow.

Responsibilities:

• Set up new customer accounts, update existing information, and monitor credit statuses and limits.

• Conduct credit analyses for potential clients and collaborate with external credit insurance providers to secure coverage.

• Oversee the Accounts Receivable Department by preparing comprehensive reports, facilitating communication on collections, and ensuring adherence to established procedures.

• Process customer payments promptly and accurately against open invoices.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies such as customer debits and short payments, coordinating with plant locations and the sales team for approval or denial.

• Keep ongoing communication with supervisors, sales teams, and other departments about customer-related issues.

• Maintain organized records to support adjustments for returned goods, pricing discrepancies, and similar matters.

• Assist external auditors by providing accurate information to streamline the audit process.

• Perform additional duties as required to support departmental operations. Requirements • Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or relevant work experience.

• Strong ability to interpret instructions and communicate effectively with teams and supervisors.

• Proficiency in calculating figures such as discounts, interest, and percentages.

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to address issues involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other computer applications.

• Experience in accounts receivable processes, including collections, cash applications, and billing functions.

• Familiarity with commercial collection practices and cash activity management.

• Capability to work in a structured environment while adhering to safety protocols and using required protective equipment.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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