Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Industry: Manufacturing / Distribution

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization. This role will own the full-cycle AR process and play a key part in maintaining strong cash flow, customer relationships, and internal controls.

• Manage the full-cycle Accounts Receivable process
• Post and apply daily cash receipts (ACH, wire, check, credit card)
• Monitor AR aging and proactively manage collections efforts
• Communicate with customers regarding past-due balances and payment plans
• Review accounts prior to shipment release to ensure credit compliance
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and short payments
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate ledger balances
• Partner with sales and operations to resolve order and payment disputes
• Prepare weekly AR and cash flow reports for leadership
• Assist with month-end close, including AR reconciliations and reporting
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain organized documentation and strong internal controls

• 3+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience with a cloud-based ERP system required
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Strong knowledge of credit management and collections best practices
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage high-volume transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with confidence handling customer conversations
• Self-starter who takes ownership of processes

This is an excellent opportunity for an AR professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of the receivables function.

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