Accounts Receivable - Accounts Receivable Specialist
On-siteAkron, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Stratify collection activities to maximize cash receipts by receiving and managing inbound and outbound calls regarding overdue accounts. Contact customers to determine reasons for non-payment, monitor payment commitments, and research initial credit lines while partnering with sales to resolve disputes. Analyze financial information to assess credit risks for sales and credit managers, coordinate credit changes, and communicate shifts to collection agencies or bad debt write-offs. Maintain accurate customer payment records and reconcile accounts to ensure company DSO targets are met through consistent collection activity and cash application.
Required Qualifications
- Intermediate PC skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Data entry skills
- Data retrieval skills
- Problem solving skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good written communication skills
- Knowledge of Windows environment
- MS Outlook
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Associate degree in Business Admin, Accounting, or Finance
- 1-3 years of collection experience
- Familiarity with credit procedures
- Familiarity with Dun and Bradstreet
- Familiarity with Third Party Collections
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with ERP systems such as J.D. Edwards
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