Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist — Onsite

Aspire Talent Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Degrees Search is recruiting for an established company in the northwest suburbs of Chicago to join its accounting and credit operations team as an Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist. The role supports commercial customer accounts, ensures accurate billing and documentation, and collaborates with internal teams to resolve AR matters.

The ideal candidate has experience in accounts receivable, billing, and ERP systems, with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit support, or related accounting functions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to research discrepancies and communicate effectively with customers and internal departments.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Familiarity with lien waivers, customer deposits, or tax exemption certificates is a plus.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, construction, or other commercial business environments is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer accounts and assist with day-to-day accounts receivable activities.
• Research billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer account adjustments.
• Prepare, review, and maintain lien waivers, tax exemption certificates, and other customer documentation.
• Assist with customer deposits, payment application, and account reconciliation.
• Respond to customer requests for invoices, statements, payment information, and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with credit, accounting, collections, and sales teams to resolve account issues.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with routine reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Credit support

Excel

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Six Degrees Search is recruiting for an established company in the northwest suburbs of Chicago to join its accounting and credit operations team as an Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist. The role supports commercial customer accounts, ensures accurate billing and documentation, and collaborates with internal teams to resolve AR matters.

The ideal candidate has experience in accounts receivable, billing, and ERP systems, with strong attention to detail.