Accounts Receivable Clerk – Cash Application Pro

Atkore; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Leave under federal/state/local law

Job summary

Atkore is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to be based at the Harvey, IL location, just south of Chicago. The role focuses on applying payments, processing remittances, and assisting in monthly closings in accordance with GAAP and SOX within a multi-facility environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting and at least 3+ years of AR or accounting experience, including JD Edwards and MS Office. Strong communication, accuracy, and pace are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management preferred.
• 3+ years accounting/office experience in a multi-facility environment; in Accounts Receivable preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle high volume transactions in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Experience using JD Edwards or a comparable ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Apply payments to customer ledger details.
• Create chargebacks and other deductions consistent with customer payment advice.
• Create and apply remittances using spreadsheets for auto application.
• Interact with credit analysts and deduction personnel to assist in resolving disputes.
• Contact customers to resolve issues with remittance advice and their payments.
• Assist in monthly closing activities.
• Review and utilize bank imaging in daily cash applications.
• Support bank and system cash balancing.
• Scan checks received directly to the bank for deposit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-motivation

High-volume processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

JD Edwards

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Atkore is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to be based at the Harvey, IL location, just south of Chicago. The role focuses on applying payments, processing remittances, and assisting in monthly closings in accordance with GAAP and SOX within a multi-facility environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting and at least 3+ years of AR or accounting experience, including JD Edwards and MS Office. Strong communication, accuracy, and pace are required to succeed.