Accounts Receivable

Job DescriptionJob Description LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a manufacturing company. We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the full AR cycle in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing (or a similar high-volume, multi-customer environment), understands deductions/disputes tied to shipments and pricing, and partners cross-functionally with Sales, Shipping/Logistics, and Customer Service. Accounts Receivable (AR)

Specialist Status:

Contract-to-Hire (CTH)

Location:

Fully Onsite (Manufacturing facility)

Pay:

$20-$23 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Key Responsibilities Billing & Invoicing Prepare and issue accurate invoices daily from ERP based on shipments, sales orders, and customer terms. Validate pricing, quantities, freight, and tax against POs, BOLs, and packing slips. Process credit memos, re-bills, and adjustments with proper approvals. Collections & Customer Account Management Manage assigned customer portfolio; follow up on past-due balances via phone/email per cadence. Research payment discrepancies; resolve short-pays, chargebacks, and deductions (pricing, freight, quality/returns). Negotiate payment plans and secure commitments while maintaining professional customer relationships. Cash Application Post daily cash receipts (ACH, wire, check, lockbox, credit card) with accurate remittance mapping. Apply payments to invoices; clear unapplied cash and resolve unidentified payments in a timely manner. Dispute/Deduction Management Investigate deductions using ERP, PODs/BOLs, customer portals, and internal notes. Partner with Shipping/Logistics on POD retrieval; with Sales on pricing claims; with Quality on returns/RMAs. Maintain deduction documentation; escalate invalid claims for recovery. Credit & Risk Support Assist with new customer setups and credit limit reviews (trade references, D&B, credit insurance portals). Place accounts on/off hold based on risk and aging policy; communicate holds to Sales/Customer Service. Reporting & Close Maintain accurate AR aging; prepare weekly aging summaries and high-risk watch lists. Support month-end close with reconciliations, bad-debt analysis, and AR reserve inputs. Track KPIs (DSO, % current, >90 aging, cash collected vs. target, deduction cycle time). Process & Compliance Adhere to internal controls and SOX/ISO requirements (as applicable). Document procedures; recommend continuous improvements for speed/accuracy. Maintain organized customer files and audit-ready documentation. Required Qualifications 2+ years of AR experience , preferably in manufacturing or distribution. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 100/300, Infor, Epicor, IFS, MAS90); strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables). Proven success with collections , cash application , and deduction/dispute resolution . Ability to read/interpret POs, BOLs, packing slips , and customer portals. Excellent communication and follow-through; comfortable calling customers and negotiating payment timelines. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pay Details:

$20.00 to $23.00 per hour Search managed by: Cassandra Coakley Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for

Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.