Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable SpecialistThe Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a crucial role in the daily operations of the Cash Application and Collections department. This position involves managing cash flow through daily reconciliation of lockbox payments and engaging in collections activities within a high-volume, goal-oriented team. Responsibilities: Maintain a 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 root causes of issues leading to past-due invoices and implement action plans to address these issues. Minimize exposure to bad debt. Conduct proactive reviews of outstanding balances and identify risk accounts. Manage assigned customer accounts. Reduce outstanding past-due balances to meet or exceed targets for contractual accounts. Investigate root causes for non-payment. Compile and implement recommendations for improving accounts receivable, including reducing past-due balances and remittance issues. Report results to department management and/or shared service customers. Essential Skills: Experience in accounts receivable and invoice processing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Skills in cash application and reconciliation. Experience in collections within high-volume environments. Expertise in accounts receivable management and root cause analysis. Additional Skills & Qualifications: Open to entry-level candidates or individuals with 1-2 years of AR experience. Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Distribution experience is helpful. SAP experience is ideal, but experience with any ERP system is acceptable. Good communication skills are essential as the role involves phone interactions. Willingness to cross-train in both cash application and collections, starting with an assignment in one of the roles. Work Environment: This position operates in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where strong communication skills are essential. Candidates will work with various teams and systems, including ERP software, and will have opportunities for cross-training in cash application and collections. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH. Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 Apr 1, 2026.