Located in Bridgeview, IL
Pay: $22/hr
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Accounts Receivable Associate
Location: Near 103rd & Harlem
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Pay: $22/hr
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY
The Accounts Receivable Associate position is responsible for supporting accurate and timely application of customer payments. Most of this role will focus on cash application, including processing multiple forms of payment, maintaining accurate customer records, reconciling daily cash activity, and researching and resolving payment discrepancies. In addition, the Accounts Receivable Associate will assist with processing accounts receivable transactions, monitoring aging reports, and proactively following up on delinquent accounts. The Accounts Receivable Associate should have strong cash application and accounts receivable experience, as well as excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills,
and the ability to maintain positive customer relationships while supporting accurate cash management and timely collections.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Process and apply customer payments received via lockbox feeds, ACH transactions,
mailed checks, C.O.D. payments, credit card and manufacturer credits
• Reconcile daily lockbox transmissions to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Maintain electronic payment records to support proper cash application to customer
accounts
• Manage and monitor assigned customer accounts to ensure timely collection of
outstanding balances
• Communicate account issues or discrepancies to the internal Collections team in a timely
manner
• Contact customers via phone, email, and written communication regarding past-due
invoices
• Maintain accurate documentation of collection activity and customer communication
• Process returned checks and coordinate follow-up with the Collections department
• Apply receipts in accordance with customer remittance advice and resolve or balance
discrepancies as needed
• Analyze existing cash application processes and recommend improvements to increase
efficiency and accuracy
• Prepare reports related to outstanding balances, payment activity, and collection status
COMPETENCIES
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer-service oriented with the ability to work collaboratively across all
departments
• Strong collections skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and financial accuracy
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related
field preferred
• 1+ year experience in Cash Applications and/or Accounts Receivable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred
To Apply
Oak Lawn, IL
3126
9715 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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