Manufacturing -Accounts Receivable & Billing Specialist

Summary

Own the end-to-end AR and billing process for a manufacturing operation—ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, and clean reconciliation tied to production, shipments, and customer terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and issue invoices based on shipments, contracts, and pricing agreements
• Validate billing against sales orders, production data, and shipping documentation
• Monitor AR aging; drive collections and resolve past-due accounts
• Reconcile customer accounts; investigate discrepancies (pricing, quantity, freight, tax)
• Manage deductions, chargebacks, and credits (common in manufacturing/logistics)
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Logistics on billing accuracy
• Maintain customer master data, payment terms, and credit limits
• Prepare AR reports, cash forecasts, and support month-end close
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
• Support direct shipping from vendor to customer

Qualifications

• 2–5 years AR/billing experience (manufacturing or distribution preferred)
• Strong understanding of order-to-cash cycle
• ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
• Intermediate Excel (lookups, pivot tables)
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and follow-up skills
• Experience in manufacturing

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with EDI invoicing
• Familiarity with freight terms, tax rules, and contract pricing
• DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
• Invoice accuracy rate
• Aging >90 days
• Dispute resolution cycle time

All applicants must successfully pass an interview, background check, and drug & alcohol screenings.

IFS INDUSTRIES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug and Alcohol-Free Environment.