Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable & Sales Order Administrator plays a crucial role in the order-to-cash process, encompassing sales order processing, invoicing, collections, and customer account management. This position collaborates with Sales, Finance, Customer Experience, and Commercial Operations teams to ensure accurate transactions, timely cash collection, and a positive customer experience. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Process customer purchase orders and sales orders within an ERP system.
• Manage invoicing, collections, and accounts receivable activities.
• Follow up with customers regarding outstanding invoices and payment status.
• Monitor aging reports and support cash collection efforts.
• Maintain accurate customer account, billing, and payment records.
• Reconcile information across ERP, CRM, and reporting systems with internal teams to resolve order, billing, and customer account issues.
• Support reporting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, Order Management, or Order-to-Cash experience.
• Strong collections experience with direct customer interaction.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• SAP experience.
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience preferred.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment based in Naperville, with no more than two days per week on-site. The role provides high autonomy and ownership with minimal micromanagement, within a collaborative, entrepreneurial atmosphere where ideas and improvements are valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Naperville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $65000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Naperville, IL.