Accounts Receivable Specialist
Job Description
Position: Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Assignment Type: Direct Hire; Full-Time
Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 / Annually depending on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
Join a Team Where Your AR Expertise Makes an Impact!
Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking for your next opportunity? Our client is a well-established organization with a collaborative team environment and is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume AR environment, managing customer accounts, resolving discrepancies, and taking ownership of the cash application and collections process. You’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while gaining valuable experience with a respected organization.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Process and accurately apply daily cash receipts, including checks, ACH payments, credit cards, and wire transfers
- Maintain accurate customer account balances and ensure payments are properly applied
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances
- Perform collection activities through professional email and phone communication
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, deductions, and account issues
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies between customer and company records
- Prepare and maintain AR reports, aging reports, and account reconciliations
- Process credit memos, adjustments, and other account transactions as needed
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and discrepancies
- Maintain accurate and organized AR records and supporting documentation
- Assist with month-end close activities, including AR reconciliations and reporting
- Partner with internal teams, including Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting, to resolve customer account issues
- Follow established internal controls, accounting procedures, and company policies
What We’re Looking For
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- 3–5 years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, Cash Application, or general accounting experience
- Experience working with accounting/ERP systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong understanding of AR processes, including cash application, reconciliations, and collections
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships
Why choose Addison Finance and Accounting?
- Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
- Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
- Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
- Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.