AR Specialist

AR Specialist

Shakeproof Automotive is a $150 million-dollar cold heading division within Illinois Tool Works. The AR Specialist will report to the AP/AR Supervisor and will be responsible for supporting the accounting team with system entries for customers and other clerical duties. The AR Specialist must be a fast learner, detail oriented, quickly process high volume tasks, and balance multiple responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Distribute daily invoices to customers through mail/email
• Retrieve and post cash daily
• Execute all collection efforts that contribute to an AR past due reduction (less than 1% monthly)
• Making outbound collection calls and or emails in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations
• Maintain customer relationship through resolving customer concerns, complaints, and inquiries using exceptional problem-solving skills
• Work proactively with other departments in identifying and resolving accounts receivable related issues including debits/credits
• Maintain customer data to ensure address/terms accuracy
• Maintain customers sales and use tax certificates of exemption
• Performs other duties/projects assigned including assisting with month end close

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 or more years of job-related experience in an accounting environment.
• Must have strong analytical skills, work with minimal supervision, be highly motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to effectively work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Moderate proficiency of Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel required
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to follow work instructions and job training requirements. Individual must be able to use a computer and perform typical office-type work for much of the workday with or without reasonable accommodation.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.