Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Abercrombie & Kent USA; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Travel discounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

A well-known travel company in Downers Grove is seeking an Accounts Receivable Coordinator. The candidate will handle payment processing, account reconciliations, and customer interactions. A high school diploma and two years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable are required. Skills in Microsoft Office and excellent communication are essential. This full-time position offers a salary range of $50-$55k, which includes bonus eligibility, as well as competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in customer billing and collection.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process payments from guests and travel agencies.
• Process credit card refunds as requested.
• Perform account reconciliations related to credit card processes.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School Diploma

Two years experience in Accounts Receivable

Some college accounting classes

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Accounts Receivable Coordinator will report to the Controller and will be responsible for interacting with guests, travel agencies, destination specialists, company staff, and others in the course of work. The position duties consist of:

• Collect and process payments from guests, travel agencies, and staff for amounts due to Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC.
• Process credit card refunds as requested by Guest Relations and/or destination specialists.
• Perform account reconciliations as related to credit card processes and related bank accounts.
• Support the department in maintaining a proper system of accounting and internal controls in accordance with both international accounting standards (IAS) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including practices as required by the A&K Group of Companies.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Process credit card payments as needed and ensure the Travel Studio bookings are kept up to date with the same payments.
• Reconcile the credit card settlement on a daily basis with what has been posted through Travel Studio. Follow the process through to the ultimate credits on the bank statements.
• This position currently also has responsibility for reconciling ARC reports to tickets issued in Travel Studio and payments taken through Sabre to Travel Studio.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Routine meeting of the general company objectives.
• Adhere to reporting requirements regarding presentation, content, and deadlines.
• Maintains neat, organized, and accurate records and work area.
• Performs functions at a consistent level.
• Demonstrates knowledge, courtesy, cooperation, and pride of ownership in all day-to-day activities and special projects.
• Adhere to the company’s Mission Statement, Philosophy Statement, and the Policies and Procedures Manual which are to be considered part of this job description.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma required
• Two plus years of related work experience in customer billing and collection, or a corporate Accounts Receivable environment
• Some college accounting classes are preferred
• Strong experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications required, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills•>Able to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
• Physically able to perform minor bending, lifting, and carrying

Salary Range

• $50-$55k; position is bonus eligible

A&K offers a large portfolio of competitive benefits to all eligible, fulltime employees. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee, such as group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and travel discounts. Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

EEO Statement

Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.