Accounts Receivable Specialist

With a legacy built on trusted quality and performance, Current’s portfolio features 35 leading product brands—each providing unique value and expertise across indoor, outdoor, and controls applications. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and Greenville, South Carolina, the company maintains centers of excellence in Austin, Texas; and Quebec, Canada, along with manufacturing operations in North Carolina, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Mexico.

About the role

The Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a key role in protecting company cash flow by leading credit and collection activities for an assigned portfolio of customers. This position is responsible for evaluating credit risk, monitoring accounts receivable performance, and executing collection strategies that optimize cash flow while maintaining strong customer relationships. The role requires sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently within defined authority to resolve complex issues and minimize bad debt.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute credit and collection strategies for assigned customer accounts to achieve targets for past-due balances and cash flow.
• Review, recommend, and approve credit limits and payment terms within delegated authority; negotiate payment arrangements when necessary.
• Recommend write-offs and interpret company credit policies; provide input on updates or improvements to policies and procedures.
• Analyze accounts receivable trends, aging, and payment behavior; prepare forecasts and advise management on credit risk and mitigation strategies.
• Use discretion and independent judgment to resolve complex customer disputes, short-pays, and delinquencies, determining appropriate collection actions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders (sales, customer service, finance, and operations) to drive timely resolution of deductions and past-due items.
• Partner with the cash applications team to ensure accurate and timely posting of customer payments and remittance information.
• Prepare, analyze, and present regular reports and dashboards on AR performance, risk exposure, and collection effectiveness.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and related functions) and SAP to analyze data and manage account activity.
• Identify issues that exceed scope of authority and escalate to management or cross-functional partners with clear recommendations and timing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent professional experience required.
• 1–5 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, credit, or related finance functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and manage difficult conversations professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP required; experience with additional ERP or financial systems is a plus.

Pay

This salary range is $50,000-$60,000.

Benefits

• Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work.
• Paid Company Holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match.
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations.
• Quarterly company all-employee meetings.
• Management and Leadership development programs.
• Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure.
• Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning.
• Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth.

We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources that encourage tenacious curiosity, open and honest communication, hard work, risk-taking, embracing diversity, and empowering each other.