<p>Accounts Receivable Specialist</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contract-to-Hire | Manufacturing | Hybrid (3 Days In-Office Post-Training)</strong></p><p>We are partnering with a growing <strong>manufacturing company</strong> to hire an <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> on a <strong>contract-to-hire basis</strong>. This role will be <strong>fully in-office during training</strong> and then transition to a <strong>hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote)</strong>. The ideal candidate has strong <strong>full-cycle A/R experience</strong>, works comfortably in <strong>SAP</strong>, and has advanced <strong>Excel skills (VLOOKUPs required)</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including proactive collections, aging review, and follow-ups on an assigned customer portfolio</li><li>Execute dunning strategies, negotiate payments, and escalate high-risk or past-due accounts as needed</li><li>Evaluate customer creditworthiness, recommend credit limits, and approve or hold orders in accordance with company policy</li><li>Partner closely with Sales, Customer Service, and internal teams to resolve billing issues and disputes impacting payment</li><li>Investigate and resolve customer disputes to ensure timely cash collection and maintain strong customer relationships</li><li>Support accurate cash application and maintain detailed collection notes and account documentation</li><li>Track and report on A/R aging, DSO, collection performance, and credit risk trends for leadership</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. This contract to hire position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables, supporting credit activities, and helping ensure timely payment processing across customer accounts. The role works closely with sales, customer service, and finance partners to resolve issues, strengthen account management, and contribute to smooth month-end operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee customer receivable accounts by reviewing credit information, maintaining account records, and supporting updates to account terms and status.</p><p>• Coordinate new customer account setup and keep existing account details accurate and current within internal records.</p><p>• Track aging activity, identify overdue balances or higher-risk accounts, and communicate recommendations regarding credit exposure.</p><p>• Post daily incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Investigate short payments, deductions, claims, and other exceptions, then work through resolution with internal and external contacts.</p><p>• Handle payment-related adjustments, including credit card transactions, refunds, and related account corrections.</p><p>• Conduct collection outreach on outstanding invoices while maintaining positive customer relationships.</p><p>• Partner with sales and customer service teams to address billing concerns, resolve payment delays, and escalate complex accounts when needed.</p><p>• Assist with month-end accounts receivable close tasks, reconcile subledger activity to the general ledger, and prepare reporting for stakeholders.</p><p>• Support audit requests and help uphold internal control procedures tied to receivables and cash activity.</p>