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AR Specialist – Treasury Team
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Toledo, OH (Hybrid)
Compensation: $20.00/hour
Position Overview
The AR Specialist is responsible for managing and collecting delinquent accounts receivable for an assigned customer base. This role plays a key part in achieving financial targets by building strong relationships and partnering with internal teams—including accounting, credit, customer service, pricing, transportation, and sales.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Collections
Reduce delinquency for assigned accounts in alignment with financial objectives.
Collect past?due balances and maintain a detailed follow-up system with accurate notes.
Monitor process quality, perform root-cause analysis, and support continuous improvement.
Manage escalations across customers, suppliers, and operations.
Develop action plans with credit and sales teams to optimize results and mitigate risk.
Escalate customer issues to credit and leadership teams in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the credit team to provide insightful reporting.
Participate in cash forecasting for supported business units (30/60-day forecast).
Present in monthly AR aging meetings.
Analyze cash discount deductions, determine proper resolution, and collect as needed.
Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements.
Support team members through backup coverage and cross-training.
Talent Development
Invest in personal growth and continuous learning.
Seek opportunities to expand knowledge and enhance performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma and at least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or cash application.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated success in prior roles within a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and SAP ERP.
Basic understanding of customers, products, and markets.
Knowledge of billing procedures and collection techniques (e.g., skip tracing).
Ability to initiate action and gain commitment from stakeholders.
Solid financial knowledge and understanding of AR processes.
Category Code: JN001