Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

Fortune International, Llc; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist to manage customer accounts and ensure timely collection of invoices in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least two years of AR experience, Associates degree or equivalent, and strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus; the position is on-site in Bensenville, IL.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent required.
• At least two years of accounts receivable or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis for multiple customers.
• Maintain customer relationships and manage customer accounts.
• Review AR aging to ensure compliance and make collection calls.
• Record detailed notes in the ERP regarding customer communication.
• Collaborate with Sales to ensure AR activities comply with established protocol.
• Provide reporting to the Collections Supervisor.
• Assist with year-end audits.
• Other duties as assigned by the Collections Supervisor.

Skills

Customer communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

Full Time Clerical Bensenville, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2326

Salary Range: $24.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Summary of Position:

The Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist is responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices and maintaining accurate financial records. This role involves direct communication with customers to resolve billing issues, negotiate payment arrangements and support the company’s cash flow objectives while preserving positive customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly invoices for numerous customers.
• Maintain customer relationships and manage customer accounts.
• Review AR aging to ensure compliance & make collection calls.
• Record detailed notes regarding customer communication within the ERP.
• Work with the Sales Department to ensure AR activities are compliant with established protocol.
• Provide reporting to the Collections Supervisor.
• Assist with year-end audits.
• Other duties as assigned by the Collections Supervisor.
• Education – Associates Degree or equivalent.
• Experience – At least two years of relevant accounts receivable/accounting experience.
• Work ethic – A sense of urgency in meeting critical and time sensitive deadlines.
• Technical: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with an Microsoft Dynamics Business Central a plus.
• Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills required in order to function within the accounting team.
• A combination of the above will also be considered

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.