Accounting Clerk - Swenson

Aebi Schmidt North America; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

PPE Reimbursement

Job summary

Swenson Spreader, LLC, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Lindenwood, IL, just 15 minutes south of Rockford, IL, seeks an Accounting Clerk to manage accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, and reconciliations. You will support daily financial operations and provide excellent customer service to clients.

The role requires 2+ years AR experience and a 2-year accounting/finance degree. On-site duties include invoicing, payment processing, and collaboration with senior staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years AR experience
• 2-year accounting/finance degree required
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and Billing – Prepare, send, and monitor customer invoices and credit notes
• Payment Processing – Record, apply, and reconcile incoming customer payments
• Collections – Contact clients for overdue payments and negotiate payment plans
• Account Reconciliation – Reconcile AR ledgers and resolve discrepancies or disputes
• Reporting – Monitor AR aging, generate reports, and provide data to management
• Customer Service – Serve as a point person for client billing inquiries
• Process Improvement – Help to create standard practices and streamline workflow
• Check Clearing – Record cleared checks in the computer system
• Credit References – Help gather information to check credit-worthiness of new prospective customers
• Basic finance / accounting journal entries with guidance from senior staff
• Additional assistance with journal entries and monthly reconciliations may also be necessary
• Other Duties as assigned

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Payment processing

Reconciliation

Customer service

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

At Swenson Spreader, LLC, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Lindenwood, IL, just 15 minutes south of Rockford, IL, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and a dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers while also providing rewarding career opportunities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Clerkto join our team. The ideal candidate will beprimarily responsible for managing the company’s accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, payment collection, and account reconciliation while providing excellent customer service and supporting overall financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Invoicing and Billing – Prepare, send, and monitor customer invoices and credit notes
• Payment Processing – Record, apply, and reconcile incoming customer payments
• Collections – Contact clients for overdue payments and negotiate payment plans
• Account Reconciliation – Reconcile AR ledgers and resolve discrepancies or disputes along other accounts as necessary
• Reporting – Monitor AR aging, generate reports, and provide data to management
• Customer Service – Serve as a point person for client billing inquiries
• Process Improvement – Help to create standard practices and streamline workflow
• Check Clearing – Record cleared checks in the computer system
• Credit References – Help gather information to check credit-worthiness of new prospective customers
• Basic finance / accounting journal entries with guidance from senior staff
• Additional assistance with journal entries and monthly reconciliations may also be necessary.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in Accounts Receivable experience preferred
• 2-year accounting or finance degree required
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• 401K with Company Match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

EEO STATEMENT

Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affine…