Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist Location: Schaumburg / Northwest Suburbs, IL Salary: $44,000–$59,000 annually Employment Type: Full-time, direct hire Schedule: Monday–Friday, onsite Six Degrees Search is recruiting for an established company seeking an Accounts Receivable & Customer Account Specialist to join its accounting and credit operations team in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. This position involves supporting commercial customer accounts, maintaining accurate billing and credit documentation, researching payment issues, and working with internal teams to resolve accounts receivable matters. Responsibilities Maintain commercial customer accounts and assist with day-to-day accounts receivable activities. Research billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer account adjustments. Prepare, review, and maintain lien waivers, tax exemption certificates, and other customer documentation. Assist with customer deposits, payment application, and account reconciliation. Respond to customer requests for invoices, statements, payment information, and supporting documentation. Work closely with credit, accounting, collections, and sales teams to resolve account issues. Maintain accurate customer account records and supporting documentation. Assist with routine reporting and process improvements. Qualifications Experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit support, or related accounting functions. Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through. Ability to research discrepancies and communicate effectively with customers and internal departments. Experience working with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems. Familiarity with lien waivers, customer deposits, or tax exemption certificates is a plus. Experience in distribution, manufacturing, construction, or other commercial business environments is helpful. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with customer accounts, resolving problems, and supporting a busy accounting and credit team. This is an opportunity to join an established organization and develop broader experience in commercial accounts receivable and credit operations. Compensation: $44,000–$59,000 annually, depending on experience. Location: Schaumburg / Northwest Suburbs area. This is a fully onsite position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kingfisher Recruiting