Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .
Work location:
This position requires on-site presence in Decatur, GA, following a hybrid work model.
Job Summary
Acuity Inc. is a dynamic and fast-paced organization dedicated to excellence in financial management. We are seeking a talented Accounts Receivable Specialist II to join our Accounts Receivable team. In this role, you will be a core member responsible for managing risk and increasing cash flow.
Work Schedule:
Monday / Friday-work remotely.
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday -work onsite in Decatur, GA
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
Analyze and Manage Complex Accounts: Oversee a diverse Accounts Receivable portfolio across multiple Acuity ERPs and sales channels. Leverage work-queue strategies to perform customer outreach, issue delinquent notices, complete reconciliations, process account adjustments, and prepare monthly reporting.
Monitor Aged Receivables: Track trends in unpaid and short-paid balances; collaborate with internal partners and customers to resolve root causes and recommend effective solutions.
Issue Resolution & Process Improvement
Resolve Account Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve issues including pricing discrepancies, deductions, misapplied or unapplied payments, credit memos, and other payment variances to ensure accurate account status.
Evaluate and Optimize Processes: Continuously assess workflows to identify improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and collection effectiveness.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Recommend and lead initiatives that strengthen collections, streamline processes, and improve customer service, with a focus on operational excellence.
Strategic Thinking & Risk Management
Strategize and Risk Manage: Apply strategic judgment to support credit and collections objectives, proactively manage risk, and align actions with organizational priorities and future direction.
Systems & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Support System Enhancements: Participate in system improvement projects to optimize AR processes, including opportunities for automation and workflow streamlining.
Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with cross-functional teams to identify issues, address process gaps, and develop creative, efficient solutions that drive better business outcomes.
Minimum Requirements
5+ years of experience in Credit & Collections and/or Deductions Management, with a strong track record of improving AR performance.
5+ years of experience leading process improvements and driving positive operational change.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to dive deep into data, identify root causes, assess risk, and deliver actionable solutions.
Strong technical proficiency, including Outlook, Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation), and Power BI or similar analytics tools.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, influence outcomes, and build productive working relationships across the business.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, with a strong focus on responsiveness, professionalism, and effective issue resolution.
Preferred Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Experience with Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, and Oracle ERP platforms.
Bilingual (French/English or Spanish/English) communication skills.
The range for this position is $41,600.00 to $89,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here .
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