Accounts Receivable Specialist

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

PALFINGER is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Tiffin, OH. In this role, you will manage customer credit activities, cash application processes, and collections while helping maintain strong customer relationships and healthy cash flow. You will partner closely with Sales and internal stakeholders to ensure payments are received according to established terms and support accurate financial operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing analysis, customer interaction, and process compliance.

Your Responsibilities

• Process customer credit applications, maintain customer account setups, and evaluate creditworthiness through credit report analysis.
• Review customer credit limits and payment terms in accordance with company policies and established guidelines.
• Partner with Sales to monitor anticipated equipment shipments and ensure customer payments are received within agreed credit terms.
• Apply and reconcile daily cash receipts, including lockbox transactions, ACH/wire payments, and credit card payments.
• Manage past-due account collections, support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, and ensure compliance with accounts receivable controls and procedures.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable experience.
• Associate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong data entry capabilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered. 
• Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled