Accounts Receivable Specialist
Key details
- Location
- Peachtree City, GA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3h ago
Skills
About the role
Creating A Healthier Way of Living
Rinnai America Corporation is the leader in tankless water heating, a technology that is growing rapidly as businesses and homes “yank the tank” and convert to an efficient, endless supply of hot water and the only tankless water heating manufacturer in the US.
We have a commitment to our employees and a strong, accountable culture with a practice of giving back to our communities.
Rinnai America Corporation (RAC) is looking for RAC-STARS! Check out why Rinnai is the hottest place to work https://www.rinnai.us/about/why-rinnai.
Position Summary:
This Accounts Receivable Specialist position is collections focused and responsible for managing and reducing outstanding receivables by proactively contacting customers, resolving billing disputes, and driving timely payments. This role plays a key part in maintaining healthy cash flow, minimizing bad debt exposure, and strengthening customer relationships. The ideal candidate is assertive yet professional, detail-oriented, and experienced in high-volume collections environments.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and actively pursue collection of past-due balances
- Conduct outbound collection calls and send follow-up correspondence (email and written notices)
- Analyze AR aging reports and prioritize collection efforts based on risk and exposure
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies in collaboration with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations
- Negotiate payment plans and settlements when appropriate
- Monitor customer payment trends and escalate high-risk accounts
- Recommend accounts for credit hold, suspension, or third-party collections when necessary
- Document collection activity and maintain accurate customer account records
- Apply cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts
- Assist with month-end close, bad debt analysis, and allowance calculations
- Prepare weekly/monthly AR and collections performance reports
- Support internal and external audit requests
Job Requirements:
Knowledge
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2–5 years of accounts receivable and/or commercial collections experience
- Proven experience managing high-volume B2B collections
- Strong understanding of credit policies, aging analysis, and bad debt processes
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, QuickBooks)
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
Skills
- Experience working with credit risk assessments
- Knowledge of lien waivers, contract billing, or milestone billing (if applicable)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to maintain professionalism in difficult conversations
- Results-driven with a focus on reducing DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
Performance Metrics May Include:
- Reduction in past-due balances
- Improvement in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
- Collection effectiveness index (CEI)
- Percentage of accounts current
- Bad debt write-off levels
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Physical Activities
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Accessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
Physical Demands
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
Environmental Conditions
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Benefits:
Health Benefit Programs
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Floating Holidays (FH)
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual Incentive Plan (AIP
Referral Bonuses
Paid Volunteer Community Service Day
Tobacco and Drug-Free Campuses
Employee, family, and friend’s discount
Rinnai America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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