Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

Socket.dev; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Capitol Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist in Springfield, IL to manage customer accounts, ensure timely payment, and support cash flow. This full-time position emphasizes accuracy, customer relations, and timely problem resolution.

Responsibilities include applying payments, distributing invoices, resolving short-paid issues, and month-end closing related to billing and credits. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable or collections experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable principles and collection practices.
• Professional, customer-focused approach when handling sensitive account matters.

Responsibilities

• Process proper application of payments to customer accounts.
• Distribute invoices and statements on a scheduled basis. Resolve short-paid issues.
• Perform month-end duties to resolve billing and open credit problems.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Collections

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Capitol Group is a local, customer-focused company with nine branches strategically located to provide immediate access to inventory, pricing, and shipping status. Since 1946, Capitol Group has been a leading distributor of plumbing, HVAC, industrial/mechanical, and kitchen and bath products in Illinois and Missouri.

If you are Interested in the opportunity to work for a growing company that is family owned and respected, Capitol Group is seeking a detail-oriented and customer focused Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding receivables, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining positive customer relationships while supporting the company's cash flow objectives.

Responsibilities

• Process proper application of payments to customer accounts.
• Distribute invoices and statements on a scheduled basis. Resolve short-paid issues.
• Perform month-end duties to resolve billing and open credit problems.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable and/or collections.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable principles and collection practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Professional, customer-focused approach when handling sensitive account matters.

Office Work Hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm

Pay Scale

$25 per hour plus 10% annual profit sharing bonus opportunity

We offer full-time employees our extensive line-up of health benefits including: medical (free for employee), dental, vision, disability, life, identify theft, critical illness, and accident that are effective 31 days after hire. We also offer paid time off and 401k with a 4% employer match.

Join our team and play an important role in maintaining strong customer relationships and supporting the financial health of Capitol Group.