Current Lighting · 13 hours ago
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expCurrent Lighting is a company with a legacy built on trusted quality and performance, offering a diverse portfolio of product brands. The Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a key role in protecting company cash flow by leading credit and collection activities for assigned customer accounts while maintaining strong customer relationships.
CommercialElectronicsEnergy EfficiencyLightingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Tiffany Aquila
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Current Lighting
At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry’s most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers’ needs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-11-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Steven Harris
President and CEO
Chip Taylor
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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