Accounting Specialist
$30 - $35 per hourAddison Group
Accounting Specialist - Accounts Receivable
Pay: $30 - $35 / hour
Location: Chicago, IL
Benefits: This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k.
Our client is seeking a strong, hands-on Accounting Specialist to support Accounts Receivable operations, customer billing, cash application, and the month-end close. The ideal candidate has solid AR experience, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily AR billing, cash application, and customer account activity.
- Communicate with customers regarding payments, outstanding balances, and billing questions.
- Research and resolve pricing and quantity discrepancies; prepare credit memos as needed.
- Apply daily cash receipts to customer invoices and obtain remittance details.
- Prepare daily cash deposit reporting for management.
- Partner with Client Services to resolve customer billing issues.
- Support month-end close, including AR aging reports, reconciliations, and related accounting activities.
- Analyze AR data and prepare reporting using Excel PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and other formulas.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of Accounts Receivable or related accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of billing, cash application, AR aging, and account reconciliation.
- Advanced Excel skills required — strong PivotTable and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP experience.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision experience preferred.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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