Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist Location: Bartlett, IL Target Pay Rate: $26.00/hour Must-Have Skills 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or billing support Must have experience working in a manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer systems Experience working with accounting or ERP software (Microsoft Dynamics preferred) Effective communication skills for internal and external interactions Job Summary The Accounts Receivable Associate supports day-to-day financial operations by helping manage customer accounts, ensuring timely payment activity, and maintaining accurate records. This position plays a key role in monitoring receivables, resolving discrepancies, and supporting overall cash flow processes. Job Duties Perform routine collections activities, including outreach on past-due balances Review customer accounts to identify discrepancies such as short payments or deductions Assist with applying incoming payments and maintaining accurate account records Support invoice updates, adjustments, and credit processing as needed Monitor and maintain customer account data within internal systems Utilize customer portals to track payment activity and resolve issues Respond to internal inquiries related to account status, deductions, and payment details Generate reports to support receivables tracking and account analysis Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve billing and payment issues Assist with additional finance-related tasks as assigned Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. 3+ years of relevant experience in accounts receivable or accounting support Manufacturing industry experience. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Comfortable working with financial systems and learning new tools Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics is a plus) #J-18808-Ljbffr Sterling Engineering