Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist ***must be local to Columbus, Ohio*** Job Description The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for supporting and contributing to the daily operations of the Cash Application and Collections department. This role involves managing cash flow through daily reconciliation of lockbox payments and handling daily collections activities in a high-volume, goal-oriented team. Responsibilities Maintain our commitment to continuous improvement by enhancing the collection process and the quality of service provided to our customers. Adopt new business processes that promote automation and reduce complexity. Collaborate with Field and Central teams to determine root causes of issues leading to past-due invoices and implement action plans to eliminate these root causes. Minimize exposure to bad debt. Proactively review outstanding balances and identify risk accounts. Manage assigned customer accounts. Reduce outstanding past-due balances to levels at or below targets for contractual accounts. Investigate root causes for non-payment. Compile and implement recommendations towards improving Accounts Receivable, including the reduction of past-due balances and remittance issues leading to unapplied payments. Report results to department management and/or Shared Service customers. Essential Skills Experience in accounts receivable and invoice processing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Skills in cash application and reconciliation. Experience in collections in high-volume environments. Ability to perform root cause analysis. Strong communication skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications Open to entry-level candidates or those with at least 1-2 years of accounts receivable experience. Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Distribution experience is helpful. Experience with SAP or any other ERP system is ideal. Willingness to cross-train in both cash application and collections. Work Environment The work environment is high volume and fast-paced, requiring strong communication skills as the role involves significant phone contact. The specialist will initially be assigned to either collections or cash application but will eventually cross-train in both areas. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.