AR Collections Specialist

We are recruiting for an AR Collections Specialist for an onsite role in Lorain, OH. This position is responsible for supporting accounts receivable, collections, credit review, payment processing, and account reconciliation while helping maintain strong customer relationships and healthy cash flow.

Responsibilities:

• Follow up on past-due invoices by phone, email, and written communication

• Review customer accounts, credit history, payment trends, and potential risk issues

• Apply customer payments, credit memos, checks, wires, and other transactions accurately

• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and account questions

• Prepare aging reports, collection updates, spreadsheets, and account summaries

• Reconcile customer accounts, vendor statements, invoices, and supporting records

• Maintain accurate customer and vendor account information in the accounting system

• Partner with Sales, Accounting, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve issues

• Support credit limits, payment terms, collection notices, and account escalation when needed

• Assist with invoice entry, documentation, journal updates, and general administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounts receivable, collections, credit, billing, or accounting

• Understanding of credit, collections, invoicing, and account reconciliation processes

• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Experience using accounting or ERP software is helpful

• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow up professionally with customers

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is preferred

This is a strong opportunity for an organized AR professional who enjoys problem-solving, customer communication, and keeping accounts accurate and current.