Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Strongsville, Ohio in a fully onsite role. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong commercial collections experience, and can manage account issues with accuracy and urgency. The right candidate will be comfortable working across customer portals, handling credits and payment activity, and using Excel to support reporting and account analysis.

Responsibilities:
• Manage commercial accounts receivable activities, including proactive follow-up on past-due balances and collection efforts to improve cash flow.
• Review customer deductions and payment discrepancies, investigate root causes, and coordinate timely resolution with internal and external stakeholders.
• Process customer credits accurately while maintaining proper documentation and adherence to company procedures.
• Prepare and maintain aging reports to monitor outstanding balances, identify risk areas, and support collection priorities.
• Work within multiple customer portals to track invoices, submit required information, and update account status as needed.
• Apply cash activity and support cash application tasks to ensure payments are posted correctly and account records remain current.
• Use Excel tools such as formulas, formatting, and data analysis features to organize receivables information and support reporting needs.
• Partner with billing and related teams to resolve account issues efficiently and maintain accurate customer account balances.• Prior experience in accounts receivable, with a strong background in commercial collections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and formatting; experience with VLOOKUP and pivot tables is preferred.
• Ability to manage deductions, credits, and aging analysis with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working through customer payment or invoicing portals in a business environment that requires attention to detail.
• Familiarity with cash applications, billing support, and daily cash activity processing.
• Strong initiative and a results-driven approach, with the ability to follow through independently on outstanding items.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple account issues effectively.