Accounts Receivable Specialist
Creative Financial Staffing, North Aurora, IL, United States
Our client, a leading distribution company, is seeking an AR Clerk to join the growing team! This position is a great opportunity to work with a strong leadership team and make an impact.
Yearly Compensation $55k-60k plus benefits
Why Apply?
- Stable company that is growing!
- Strong leadership team
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Reimbursement / Health Savings Account
- 401(k) - Discretionary Company Match
- STD/LTD available
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Business Casual
Job Summary:
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk will be responsible for managing incoming payments, properly tracking them in the system to maintain accurate financial records, and ensuring all receipts are accurately posted. In addition, the clerk will manage account reconciliation and follow up on overdue accounts.
Essential Functions:
• Generates and sends out invoices to customers promptly.
• Verifies discrepancies and resolves billing issues with customers.
• Records payments by entering them into the accounting system.
• Ensures payments are applied accurately to the appropriate accounts and invoices.
• Performs regular reconciliations of customer accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Investigates and resolves any discrepancies or issues related to accounts receivable.
• Responds to customer inquiries regarding their accounts and invoices.
• Follows up on overdue accounts, sending reminders and communicating with customers to secure payment.
• Prepares and presents regular reports on account status, aging, and collection activities.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Experience Preferred- Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
- 1 year of prior work experience, internship experience qualifies
- Tech savvy- excel VLOOKUP's/pivot tables