Accounts Receivable Specialist

Myers Tire Supply • Akron, Ohio • Full Time

Posted on Wed, Aug 12, 2026

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Overview:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist/ Collection Analyst position is accountable for collecting the maximum amount of overdue funds from customersand analyzing the risk associated with the sale, which may include a variety of collection techniques and the selective use of outside collection services.  As an accounts receivable coordinator, you would perform some analysis of financial information and/or any other relevant information of assigned customers in order to assess credit risk and make necessary recommendations to the business and you will prepare reports to aid management and perform account and customer reconciliations as necessary.

The accounts receivable coordinator will be adding value to the business by consistently improving processes and maximizing cash flow for the assigned portfolios.

Duties and Responsibilities

Stratify collection activities to maximize cash receipts

Receive and manage inbound and outbound collection calls

Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and determine reasons for non-payment

Monitor payment commitment & follow up with customer as needed

Analyze and inform sales, district sales manager, and credit & collections manager of credit risks

Research and recommend initial credit lines

Partner with sales team to resolve disputes

Communicate with sales & supervisor on top outstanding accounts

Research credits and communicate to the customer

Coordinate customer credit changes with the credit manager

Communicate accounts being shifted to a collection agency to managers

Communicate bad debt write-offs to managers

Maintain accurate records about the customer payment status

Maintain customer accounts to reflect accurate data

Minimize bad debt write offs through collection activity

Ensure company objectives for DSO targets are met through customer account management

Cash application, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Intermediate PC skills required: Microsoft Excel & word proficiency, data entry, data retrieval, problem solving

Analytical skills to assist review and manage complex or diverse information

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Problem solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; develop alternative solutions and work well in a team environment

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; detail-oriented.

Office skills through education, training and experience, including, but not limited to PC, Must have good communication (verbal and written) skills

Reasoning Ability-Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Team oriented with the desire to achieve excellent results

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Windows environment and MS Office software (Outlook, Excel, and Word). Familiarity of ERP systems such as J.D. Edwards is preferred.

Education and Experience

Associate degree preferred - Business Admin, Accounting, Finance

1-3 years of collection experience (Commercial Collections preferred)

Familiarity with credit procedures (i.e. Dun and Bradstreet, Third Party Collections, etc.)

Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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