Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Loves Park, IL (Hybrid)
Department: Finance / Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager / Finance Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Shift: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Compensation: $32.00–$36.00 per hour

Now Hiring: Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist (Loves Park, IL)

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A confidential manufacturing company is seeking an experienced  Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to support its U.S. finance operations. This hybrid position plays a critical role in managing the Order-to-Cash (O2C) process, ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and effective management of customer accounts while supporting cash flow optimization and operational excellence.

1. Job Summary

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for overseeing the complete accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, collections, cash application, account reconciliation, and dispute resolution. This position partners closely with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure customer accounts are accurately maintained and collections are completed efficiently.

The ideal candidate has extensive SAP experience, a strong accounting background, and the ability to manage complex customer portfolios within a manufacturing environment.

2. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Management

• Manage the full Order-to-Cash (O2C) process, including billing, collections, cash application, dispute resolution, and account reconciliation.
• Generate accurate customer invoices in SAP in accordance with contractual terms and company policies.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively collect outstanding balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate billing discrepancies.

Collections & Customer Support

• Communicate directly with customers to resolve payment issues and improve collection performance.
• Negotiate payment arrangements while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Monitor collection effectiveness and reduce past-due balances.
• Maintain detailed payment histories and collection documentation.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Analyze key performance indicators including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), aging reports, overdue balances, and collection metrics.
• Prepare reports for management regarding account status and collection activities.
• Support month-end close by ensuring AR balances are accurate and complete.
• Assist with internal and external financial audits.

Credit & Process Improvement

• Support credit reviews, credit limit monitoring, and customer risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal financial controls.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and optimize SAP functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve overall Order-to-Cash performance.

3. Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of Accounts Receivable experience , including senior-level AR responsibilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of SAP experience , preferably SAP FI/AR modules.
• Strong understanding of the complete Order-to-Cash (O2C) process.
• Experience with account reconciliations, collections, cash application, and billing.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience.
• Experience supporting OEM customers or complex customer portfolios.
• Experience with credit management and customer risk analysis.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization experience.
• Experience working in an international business environment.

4. Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and customers.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

5. Working Conditions

• Hybrid position based in Loves Park, Illinois.
• Professional office environment with remote work flexibility.
• Fast-paced finance department supporting manufacturing operations.
• Standard full-time schedule with occasional additional hours during month-end close or audit activities.