We are looking for a detail-oriented Collections Specialist to support accounts receivable activities for a wholesale distribution organization in Addison, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining healthy aging balances, processing customer payments, and assisting with account review and follow-up. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with financial records, understands core accounting concepts, and can help reduce outstanding portfolio backlogs through accurate and timely collection support. Responsibilities:• Review aging reports regularly to identify overdue balances and prioritize collection efforts.• Assist with reconciling customer accounts by researching discrepancies and matching payments to outstanding invoices.• Process credit card payments accurately and ensure transactions are recorded correctly in the appropriate accounts.• Support the resolution of backlog items across assigned portfolios through consistent follow-up and documentation.• Apply knowledge of debits and credits when reviewing account activity and investigating payment issues.• Work with accounts receivable information to help maintain accurate balances and improve collection performance.• Use basic Excel functions to organize account details, track payment activity, and update collection records. The salary range for this position is $22 to $27/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

• Experience supporting collections, accounts receivable, or billing-related functions. • Familiarity with aging accounts and the ability to interpret aging reports effectively. • Working knowledge of account reconciliation, including reviewing payment and invoice differences. • Understanding of debit and credit concepts within day-to-day accounting activity. • Ability to process or support customer payment activity, including credit card transactions. • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, sorting, and reviewing financial data. • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple account follow-ups accurately.

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Addison, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Collections Specialist to support accounts receivable activities for a wholesale distribution organization in Addison, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining healthy aging balances, processing customer payments, and assisting with account review and follow-up. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with financial records, understands core accounting concepts, and can help reduce outstanding portfolio backlogs through accurate and timely collection support. Responsibilities:• Review aging reports regularly to identify overdue balances and prioritize collection efforts.• Assist with reconciling customer accounts by researching discrepancies and matching payments to outstanding invoices.• Process credit card payments accurately and ensure transactions are recorded correctly in the appropriate accounts.• Support the resolution of backlog items across assigned portfolios through consistent follow-up and documentation.• Apply knowledge of debits and credits when reviewing account activity and investigating payment issues.• Work with accounts receivable information to help maintain accurate balances and improve collection performance.• Use basic Excel functions to organize account details, track payment activity, and update collection records. The salary range for this position is $22 to $27/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Collections Specialist Job in Addison, IL | Robert Half