Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Akron, OH
Pay Rate: $20-21/HR
 
 
The Administrative Assistant – Accounts Receivable will provide administrative and operational support to the Credit & Collections team while assisting with key accounts receivable functions. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting a busy finance office and working with customers and internal teams. The role will focus heavily on documentation, data entry, customer account support, invoice processing, and general administrative tasks, with exposure to accounts receivable, credit, and collections activities. The ideal candidate is professional, technologically savvy, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
 
Administrative Assistant – Accounts Receivable Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Credit & Collections team.
• Retrieve, organize, scan, and maintain financial and customer account documentation.
• Prepare and assemble supporting documentation for customer disputes, deductions, and collection activities.
• Assist with invoice and credit submissions through customer portals.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate customer account information and documentation.
• Research customer account information, invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and deductions as needed.
• Assist with tracking customer disputes, invoices, credits, and collection-related activity.
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal departments via email and phone to obtain information or follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain detailed account notes and ensure records are complete and up to date.
• Provide backup administrative support for cash application and cash posting activities as needed.
• Utilize SAP to access invoices, customer accounts, and related financial information.
• Assist with special projects, reporting, data entry, filing, and other administrative tasks for the finance department.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and meeting established deadlines.

 
Administrative Assistant – Accounts Receivable Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of administrative, accounts receivable, customer service, or office support experience preferred.
• Experience working in a professional or corporate office environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with SAP or another enterprise ERP system is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with financial documents, invoices, customer accounts, and confidential information.
• Ability to manage data entry, documentation, and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor, strong customer service skills, and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Previous exposure to Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, cash application, or invoice processing is a plus.