Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist (Onsite)

Job Juncture; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Degrees Search is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to join its accounting and credit operations team in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. This role focuses on maintaining billing accuracy, resolving payment issues, and collaborating with multiple internal teams to keep accounts current.

The position is fully onsite in Schaumburg, IL, with responsibilities spanning customer accounts, deposits, documentation, and routine reporting to support cash flow and credit

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.

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

Attention to detail

Customer communication

Discrepancy research

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Six Degrees Search is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to join its accounting and credit operations team in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. This role focuses on maintaining billing accuracy, resolving payment issues, and collaborating with multiple internal teams to keep accounts current.

The position is fully onsite in Schaumburg, IL, with responsibilities spanning customer accounts, deposits, documentation, and routine reporting to support cash flow and credit