Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

We are looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our client's team in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this hybrid role, you will contribute to the financial operations of a prominent company. This is a contract position with the potential to become permanent, offering an opportunity to showcase your expertise in accounts receivable processes and cash applications while collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

- Process incoming payments and apply them accurately to customer accounts to ensure timely posting.

- Retrieve payment details, invoices, and remittance advice from customer portals for efficient processing.

- Reconcile customer accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining accurate account balances.

- Investigate and resolve issues related to payment discrepancies and unapplied amounts.

- Utilize SAP/Oracle/JDE ERP systems to manage and update accounts receivable data effectively.

- Analyze accounts receivable metrics using advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and formulas.

- Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Billing, and Customer Service, to address account-related inquiries.

- Maintain clear communication with customers to resolve account discrepancies and provide payment updates.

- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all accounts receivable tasks.

Requirements

- At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or bookkeeping, including cash applications and reconciliation.

- Proficiency in SAP/Oracle/JDE ERP systems is required.

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and formulas.

- An associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and customers.

- Proven ability to research and resolve financial discrepancies independently.

- Must be local to Cincinnati, Ohio, and able to work in a hybrid capacity.

- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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