Accounting Specialist AR

CFS; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking an Accounting Specialist focused on accounts payable and receivable to support daily financial operations within a manufacturing environment.

You will process vendor invoices, manage collections, assist with month-end close, and help maintain accurate records while collaborating across departments to ensure policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience, with demonstrated expertise in AP and AR.
• Prior experience within the manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment disbursements.
• Manage accounts receivable processes, including customer invoicing, payment application, and collections activities.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reporting support.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Maintain organized financial records in accordance with established standards.

Skills

Accounts payable & receivable

Manufacturing industry experience

Analytical thinking

Time management

Integrity

Prioritization

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accounting Specialist – Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

Our client is a well-established leader in the manufacturing industry, they are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join their finance team. This position will play a key role in supporting daily accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Responsibilities For The Accounting Specialist

• Accurately process accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment disbursements.


• Manage accounts receivable processes, including customer invoicing, payment application, and collections activities.


• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.


• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reporting support.


• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with company policies.


• Maintain organized financial records in accordance with established standards.

Qualifications For The Accounting Specialist

• Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience, with demonstrated expertise in AP and AR.


• Prior experience within the manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy.