Accounts Receivable Specialist

EverLights, Inc. | Elk Grove Village, IL Join the EverLights Team! EverLights, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate customer invoicing, timely collections, and maintaining healthy cash flow. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in accuracy and organization, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices accurately and within established timelines. Verify customer terms, supporting documentation, and sales order information before invoicing. Resolve invoice discrepancies by collaborating with Project Managers, vendors, and internal departments. Monitor Accounts Receivable aging and proactively follow up on past-due accounts through phone calls, emails, and written correspondence. Maintain detailed records of collection activities within Sage ERP. Process customer payments and apply cash receipts accurately. Generate monthly customer statements and assist with month-end accounting activities. Prepare lien waivers and other customer-required documentation. Coordinate with leadership on accounts exceeding 120 days past due. Maintain organized electronic and paper accounting records. Support the Accounting Department with additional projects and responsibilities as needed. What We're Looking For High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or related field preferred. Previous Accounts Receivable or Accounting experience required. Experience with collections and customer account management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook. Experience with Sage ERP or similar accounting software is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Comfortable making collection phone calls and professionally handling customer inquiries. Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently. What Makes You Successful Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail. Strong customer service mindset. Professional, ethical, and dependable. Results‑driven with a sense of urgency. Excellent follow‑through and accountability. Team player who communicates effectively across departments. Why EverLights? At EverLights, we’re committed to building a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We value employees who take ownership of their work, support one another, and contribute to delivering exceptional service to our customers. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career with a company that values integrity, professionalism, and excellence—we’d love to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr EverLights