Accounts Receivable Specialist
Hohman Plating • Dayton, OH • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 4, 2026
- Process accounts and incoming payments from customers in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Generate, verify, and distribute invoices and account statements to customers.
- Track and post customer payments via various methods, including cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Follow up on overdue accounts and contact clients to facilitate payment of outstanding invoices.
- Resolve discrepancies and billing issues by investigating information from sales, customer service, and the customers themselves.
- Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits and updating cash receipt logs.
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer files and financial records.
- Assist with month-end closing procedures and reconciliations.
- Generate and prepare reports detailing accounts receivable status for management.
- Maintain the confidentiality of financial information at all times.
- Credit policy and risk management: Develop, implement, and maintain the company's credit policy, evaluating and predicting risks by creating credit scoring models. Conduct regular credit reviews and audits to ensure compliance and identify potential risks.
- Creditworthiness assessment: Evaluate the creditworthiness of potential and existing customers by analyzing financial statements, credit reports, and payment histories. Approve or reject loan requests based on financial data and internal policies.
- Accounts receivable and collections: Manage the accounts receivable and collections functions to ensure timely payment from customers and reduce bad debt. Negotiate payment plans with clients facing financial difficulties.
- Reporting and analysis: Prepare and present detailed reports on credit performance, portfolio risk, and accounts receivable metrics to senior management. Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on analysis.
- Collaboration and communication: Partner with sales and other cross-functional teams to balance business growth with appropriate credit risk. Communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and external partners.
- Compliance: Ensure all lending procedures and credit processes comply with relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Education and experience: Associate degree in accounting or equivalent is required.
- Previous experience in an accounts receivable or similar financial role is often preferred.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Business Central, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) is highly desirable.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data entry and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for professional correspondence with clients and internal teams.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve discrepancies.
- A drive to improve processes and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- A customer service-oriented approach for maintaining positive client relationships.
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to pitch in to collectively resolve issues as they arise.