We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Lincolnshire, Illinois in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables, applying incoming payments, supporting commercial collections, and ensuring billing activity is completed with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounts receivable activity, including tracking outstanding balances and keeping customer accounts current.<br>• Post and reconcile incoming payments by accurately applying cash receipts to open invoices and account records.<br>• Conduct commercial collection efforts through consistent follow-up with customers to reduce aging balances and improve cash flow.<br>• Prepare and issue invoices while reviewing billing details for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.<br>• Monitor cash activity and investigate discrepancies between payments received and amounts due.<br>• Support three-way matching processes by comparing purchase orders, invoices, and related documentation to confirm proper billing.<br>• Process invoices and related transactions in a timely manner while maintaining organized financial records.<br>• Partner with internal teams to resolve account issues, research payment variances, and address customer billing questions.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support timely billing and reconciliation activities.<br>• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure cash activity is recorded correctly.<br>• Monitor aging reports, contact commercial clients regarding overdue balances, and drive collection efforts with professionalism and consistency.<br>• Review account details to resolve billing questions, short payments, deductions, and unapplied cash in coordination with internal stakeholders.<br>• Perform routine account reconciliations to confirm posted invoices, payments, and adjustments align with supporting documentation.<br>• Support expense and financial record accuracy by assisting with accrued expense tracking and related accounting entries as needed.<br>• Use systems such as NetSuite and Concur to manage receivables data, documentation, and transaction follow-up efficiently.<br>• Contribute to process continuity by handling assigned operational updates or system-related changes within receivables workflows when required.