Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Coordinator to support billing and payment activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Columbus, Ohio. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivable records, applying incoming payments, and following up with commercial customers to resolve outstanding balances. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in collections activity, and the ability to keep account information current and organized.

Responsibilities:
• Manage daily accounts receivable activity by reviewing open balances and keeping customer account records accurate and up to date.
• Apply incoming cash receipts to the appropriate customer invoices and investigate discrepancies when payment details do not align.
• Contact commercial clients regarding overdue invoices and work toward timely collection of outstanding amounts through consistent follow-up.
• Prepare and issue billing documents while verifying that charges, terms, and account information are correctly recorded.
• Reconcile receivable transactions by comparing payments, invoices, credits, and account adjustments to identify and resolve variances.
• Maintain documentation related to collections, payment applications, and billing activity to support reporting and audit readiness.
• Partner with internal teams to research customer payment issues and resolve account questions that may delay collection.
• Assist with receivable process updates or system-related workflow changes when needed as part of ongoing departmental operations.• Experience supporting accounts receivable functions in a business or corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of commercial collections practices and effective customer follow-up methods.
• Ability to process cash applications accurately and research unapplied or misapplied payments.
• Familiarity with billing procedures, invoice review, and account reconciliation activities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines consistently.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for receivables tracking and reporting.