Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous innovation, Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power today’s most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers. Joining Methode means being part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity, creativity, and driving the future of technology.
The AR Collections Specialist is responsible for collections of outstanding accounts receivable dollars for a portfolio of customers and all other aspects of collections, resolving customer billing problems and reducing accounts receivable delinquency. Your focus will be building internal and external relationships both remotely and in-person to ensure invoices are paid as agreed and disputes resolved expeditiously.
Position Responsibilities:
Own and manage collections activities for an assigned portfolio of customer accounts, driving timely payment through professional outbound outreach
Build and maintain positive customer relationships while confidently negotiating payment commitments and resolving delinquency
Identify root causes of past-due accounts, analyze trends, and partner with AR leadership to recommend solutions
Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, IT, and Finance to resolve billing issues that impact collections
Research and resolve debit and credit memo discrepancies to ensure account accuracy
Identify remittance details using the Payments Inbox, customer portals, and direct customer communication
Navigate customer portals to retrieve required documentation and upload invoices as needed
Support cash application activities (~25% of the role), ensuring timely and accurate application of payments
Operate effectively in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Take on additional responsibilities and projects as business needs evolve
Qualifications:
5+ years of collection experience required ideally in B2B, automotive, manufacturing, etc.
Microsoft Office proficiency – strong skills – Excel (i.e., VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables), Word, and Outlook
Strong customer focus with emphasis on building relationships remotely (MS Teams) and via telephone
Relevant experience working through customer A/P portals to post/ upload invoices, research status, retrieve debit/ charge documents, and resolve disputes
A plus to understand credit fundamentals, credit worthiness, and basic accounting
Cash application experience
AS400/ CMS ERP experience a plus
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Methode Electronics is not able to provide visa sponsorship—now or in the future—for this role.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform…