Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support core receivables operations for a Contract position based in Deerfield, Illinois. This role focuses on maintaining accurate billing and payment records, applying incoming cash, and following up on outstanding commercial balances. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach, strong communication skills, and hands-on experience working with financial systems in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely billing and reconciliation activities.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure cash activity is recorded correctly.
• Monitor aging reports, contact commercial clients regarding overdue balances, and drive collection efforts with professionalism and consistency.
• Review account details to resolve billing questions, short payments, deductions, and unapplied cash in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Perform routine account reconciliations to confirm posted invoices, payments, and adjustments align with supporting documentation.
• Support expense and financial record accuracy by assisting with accrued expense tracking and related accounting entries as needed.
• Use systems such as NetSuite and Concur to manage receivables data, documentation, and transaction follow-up efficiently.
• Contribute to process continuity by handling assigned operational updates or system-related changes within receivables workflows when required.

Qualifications:

• Experience managing accounts receivable activities, including billing, payment posting, and account follow-up.
• Practical knowledge of cash application processes and daily cash activity reconciliation.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to communicate effectively and resolve outstanding balances.
• Familiarity with billing operations, invoice posting, and account research in an accounting environment.
• Hands-on experience using NetSuite, Concur, or similar financial platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities in a Contract assignment.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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