Accounts Receivable Accounting Clerk

Illinois Tool Works; Elgin (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Shakeproof Automotive, a division of a leading company, seeks an Accounting Clerk to support its accounting team. This role involves managing daily invoices, collections, and maintaining customer relationships while requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of job-related experience in accounting.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team.

Responsibilities

• Distribute daily invoices and post cash.
• Execute collection efforts and maintain customer relations.
• Assist in month end close activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Shakeproof Automotive is a $150 million-dollar cold heading division within Illinois Tool Works.

The Accounting Clerk will report to the AP/AR Supervisor and will be responsible for supporting the accounting team with system entries for customers and other clerical duties. The Accounting Clerk must be a fast learner, detail oriented, quickly process high volume tasks, and balance multiple responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Distribute daily invoices to customers through mail/email
• Retrieve and post cash daily
• Execute all collection efforts that contribute to an AR past due reduction (less than 1% monthly)
• Making outbound collection calls and or emails in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations
• Maintain customer relationship through resolving customer concerns, complaints, and inquiries using exceptional problem-solving skills
• Work proactively with other departments in identifying and resolving accounts receivable related issues including debits/credits
• Maintain Customer data to ensure address/terms accuracy
• Maintain Customers Sales and Use Tax certificates of exemption
• Performs other duties/projects assigned including assisting with month end close

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 or more years of job-related experience in an accounting environment.
• Must have strong analytical skills, work with minimal supervision, be highly motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to effectively work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Moderate proficiency of Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel required
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to follow work instructions and job training requirements. Individual must be able to use a computer and perform typical office-type work for much of the workday with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation Information:

$23.80 - $28.30