Accounts Receivable Specialist - Collections

Element Materials Technology • Blue Ash, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Element Materials Technology is seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist for a short-term engagement through December 31, 2026. The role focuses primarily on business-to-business collections and reducing outstanding receivables across an assigned portfolio of customer accounts. The position is onsite five days per week at the company’s Blue Ash headquarters and is suited to someone who can quickly take ownership of a collections portfolio and make an immediate impact on outstanding accounts receivable.

Element is a global testing, inspection, and certification business with more than 9,000 employees operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Its purpose is to “Make tomorrow safer than today.” Element supports customers from early research and development through regulatory approvals and production, helping ensure products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. The company emphasizes career growth, development, diversity, and inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of B2B collections or accounts receivable experience.
• Demonstrated experience collecting on past-due commercial accounts.
• Strong account reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret invoices, purchase orders, account statements, and customer payment terms.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong communication skills and confidence professionally pursuing outstanding payments.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage a portfolio of accounts and competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multiple locations or business units.
• D365 Finance & Operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage B2B collections for an assigned portfolio of customer accounts.
• Proactively follow up on past-due balances and drive accounts toward resolution.
• Reconcile customer accounts and research unapplied cash and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain clear, accurate collection notes and account status updates.
• Distribute customer statements and invoices as needed.
• Research disputed invoices and partner with internal lab teams to resolve billing issues.
• Review aging reports and identify accounts requiring immediate collection activity.
• Partner with lab leadership and General Managers to reduce delinquent receivables.
• Escalate account issues or collection concerns when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed