What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Mohawk Lifts LLC?
Mohawk Lifts was founded in 1981 with a mission to build the highest quality and safest vehicle lifts in the industry. Today, we remain a U.S.-based manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for durability, innovation, and operational excellence, proudly manufacturing our products in Amsterdam, NY. We invest in our people, foster a culture built on safety, accountability, and teamwork, and are committed to developing employees who want to grow their careers with a stable and expanding company
Competencies We Value:
- Safety First
- Innovation through Teamwork
- Can-do-Attitude
- Drive for Results
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Customer Satisfaction
About the Role: This is not a back-office-only accounting role. You will sit at the intersection of accounting, sales operations, and customer support, playing a critical role in cash flow, credit management, and order execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide visibility into AR performance and outstanding balances to support decision making
- Manage full-cycle accounts receivable including invoicing, payments, credit memos, and collections
- Own the customer credit process by running credit reports, assessing risk, recommending limits, and communicating approval or denial decisions to customers
- Partner with Sales and Operations to review and release orders in alignment with credit terms
- Drive resolution of billing issues and collect past-due balances to support cash flow and maintain strong DSO performance
- Maintain accurate customer records and account history to support billing, collections, and reporting accuracy
- Support monthly close activities including reconciliation, reporting, and account accuracy
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce billing and collection errors
Required:
- 3 years of Accounts Receivable, accounting, or finance experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, including collecting past-due balances and navigating difficult customer conversations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel
- Experience assessing customer risk, recommending credit limits, and managing collections
Preferred (Not Required):
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Experience working with customer payment portals and managing invoice submissions through third-party systems
- Experience supporting government, municipal, or contract-based customers with specific billing and documentation requirements
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid $50,000 Life Insurance
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with up to 4.5% company match
- Annual performance bonus opportunity
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
Why Join Mohawk:
- High ownership environment, you are trusted to manage your work without micromanagement
- Fast-paced and team-oriented, we solve problems cross-functionally, not in silos
- Clear expectations with room to improve processes and make an impact
- Stable company with long-tenured employees and consistent leadership
TDD/TTY: email HR@mohawklifts.com
Mohawk Lifts LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran or military status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We take affirmative action in support of our policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Salary : $50,000