OEC
Collections and Accounts Receivable Clerk - Hybrid to Fairlawn, Ohio
OEC, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
Collections and Accounts Receivable Clerk - Hybrid to Fairlawn, Ohio
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Collections and Accounts Receivable Clerk - Hybrid to Fairlawn, Ohio
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OEC
OEC provides software solutions to automotive parts and repair industry professionals, optimizing the parts supply chain and improving repair research & planning.
Job Summary:
Performs a wide range of general accounting, collections, bookkeeping, and clerical duties to support senior staff in achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines. Administers finance‑related programs daily, including collections, accounts receivable, and expense reporting. Requires at least 2 days in the Fairlawn, Ohio office.
Key Responsibilities
Perform general accounts receivable functions: prepare and submit customer invoices, code and post payments, coordinate deposit activities, reconcile related bank and other accounts.
Process day‑to‑day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
Generate invoices and account statements.
Gather and organize billing templates, quotations, Statements of Work, and Purchase Orders.
Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues.
Engage in collections tasks, review client accounts, payments, and credit history, and develop new or improved repayment terms.
Update client accounts and maintain accounts receivable files and records.
Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to accounts receivable for management to assess collection effectiveness.
Strengthen and grow relationships with clients.
Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying performance‑improvement areas.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of all procedures, policies, and SOPs.
Provide clerical support to the accounting department and assist with special projects as requested.
Education An associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required. In lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the role will be considered.
Experience, Skills and Key Competencies
Minimum 1‑2 years of experience in a Collections Specialist or Accounts Receivable role.
Highly proficient in MS Excel.
Strong collections experience.
Previous ERP experience, especially MS Navision.
Self‑motivated and proactive.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Professional phone etiquette and comfort with outbound collections calls.
Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
Comfortable working remotely and collaborating in a team‑oriented environment.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously.
What makes working at OEC awesome? Our flexibility allows remote or hybrid roles across multiple time zones. We foster camaraderie, empowerment, and provide opportunities to take risks, learn, and grow in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation in the automotive industry.
OEConnection is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.
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Collections and Accounts Receivable Clerk - Hybrid to Fairlawn, Ohio
role at
OEC
OEC provides software solutions to automotive parts and repair industry professionals, optimizing the parts supply chain and improving repair research & planning.
Job Summary:
Performs a wide range of general accounting, collections, bookkeeping, and clerical duties to support senior staff in achieving monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines. Administers finance‑related programs daily, including collections, accounts receivable, and expense reporting. Requires at least 2 days in the Fairlawn, Ohio office.
Key Responsibilities
Perform general accounts receivable functions: prepare and submit customer invoices, code and post payments, coordinate deposit activities, reconcile related bank and other accounts.
Process day‑to‑day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
Generate invoices and account statements.
Gather and organize billing templates, quotations, Statements of Work, and Purchase Orders.
Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues.
Engage in collections tasks, review client accounts, payments, and credit history, and develop new or improved repayment terms.
Update client accounts and maintain accounts receivable files and records.
Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to accounts receivable for management to assess collection effectiveness.
Strengthen and grow relationships with clients.
Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying performance‑improvement areas.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of all procedures, policies, and SOPs.
Provide clerical support to the accounting department and assist with special projects as requested.
Education An associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required. In lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the role will be considered.
Experience, Skills and Key Competencies
Minimum 1‑2 years of experience in a Collections Specialist or Accounts Receivable role.
Highly proficient in MS Excel.
Strong collections experience.
Previous ERP experience, especially MS Navision.
Self‑motivated and proactive.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Professional phone etiquette and comfort with outbound collections calls.
Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
Comfortable working remotely and collaborating in a team‑oriented environment.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously.
What makes working at OEC awesome? Our flexibility allows remote or hybrid roles across multiple time zones. We foster camaraderie, empowerment, and provide opportunities to take risks, learn, and grow in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation in the automotive industry.
OEConnection is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.
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