SPECIALIST

Job Description: Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (AR/AP) Specialist

Location: Middletown, Ohio

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Job Type: Full-time, on-site

Join a Century of Innovation and Impact.

At Cohen, we don’t just process metal; we empower people to co-create a "bluer" world. Founded in 1924 with nothing more than a horse-drawn cart, we have grown into one of the nation’s leading recyclers by staying true to a simple belief: People Powered Recycling. Our work is the backbone of a sustainable future, but our heart is in our community. When you join the Cohen family, you aren't just another employee—you are a vital part of a four-generation legacy, built on safety, integrity, and local impact. We pride ourselves on an energetic, collaborative environment where your hard work is recognized, your growth is supported, and your safety is our absolute priority. Come help us lead the next century of recycling.

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable AR/AP Specialist to manage the full cycle of our financial transactions. In this role, you will be the bridge between our vendors and our clients, ensuring that our bills are paid on time and our revenue is collected efficiently. The ideal candidate is someone who finds satisfaction in a reconciled ledger and possesses the communication skills to handle sensitive payment discussions with professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system with high accuracy. Ensure all monthly invoices have been entered into the accounting system.
• Payment Cycles: Prepare and perform check runs, wire transfers, and ACH payments.
• Vendor Relations: Maintain strong relationships with vendors, research and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Employee Credit Card: Review employee purchases and test compliance with existing policies. Also monitors timely submission of support documentation.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Billing & Invoicing: Generate and distribute accurate invoices to customers based on purchase orders or contracts.
• Collections: Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue accounts via phone or email.
• Cash Application: Post daily deposits to the correct customer accounts.

General Accounting & Support

• Reconciliations: Review Account Receivable transactions and ensure they have correctly flowed from our subsidiary system to the accounting system.
• Audit Support: Assist in gathering documentation for year-end audits or tax filings.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline invoice or payment workflows through automation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: We welcome applicants who have built their expertise through years of practical accounting, AR/AP, or general bookkeeping.
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance are preferred, but we value a strong track record of success in a high-volume AR/AP environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in accounting software (JD Edwards) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Attention to Detail: An eagle eye for data entry errors and a commitment to "balancing the books."
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and amicably with both internal departments and external partners.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K and 401K matching
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Life Insurance

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Day Shift

EEO Statement
Cohen Recycling is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. Cohen is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, lactation/breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Cohen reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and teammates. Cohen also provides a work environment in which each teammate is able to be productive and work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all teammates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all teammates and applicants.