Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Bolton Group; Burbank (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group in Burbank, IL is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage customer billing, collections, and AR reporting. You will help maintain cash flow and financial accuracy by ensuring timely payments and accurate aging.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of AR experience, a degree in accounting or finance, and familiarity with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems. Join a stable, team-focused company offering health benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Oversee and manage all accounts receivable activities.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Prepare aging and AR reports with insights on collections.
• Reconcile AR accounts and ensure proper payment application.
• Assist with month-end and year-end AR closings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounts receivable activities.
• Proactively follow up on invoices via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Resolve payment discrepancies in a timely, professional manner.
• Prepare AR aging and reports to monitor trends and performance.
• Collaborate with finance and sales to ensure accurate billing and collections.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JDE/JD Edwards

Job description

Industry: Communications / Manufacturing / Distribution

A growing communications service provider is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the company’s customer billing, collections, and AR reporting functions. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong cash flow, ensuring timely collections, and supporting overall financial accuracy

Key Responsibiliti

• esOversee and manage all accounts receivable activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of customer payment
• s.Monitor customer accounts and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices through phone, email, and written correspondenc
• e.Resolve payment discrepancies and disputes in a professional and timely manne
• r.Prepare aging and AR reports, providing insights on overdue accounts and collection trend
• s.Reconcile AR accounts to ensure proper application of payments and accurate balance
• s.Perform month-end and year-end AR closing procedures, assisting in financial statement preparatio
• n.Assist with cash flow forecasting by providing detailed AR data and analysi
• s.Maintain strong relationships with customers through effective communication and servic
• e.Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and sales teams to ensure accurate billing and collections processe
• s.Provide input on process improvements and system efficiencie

s. Preferred Backgro

• undAssociate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferr
• ed.2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, credit analysis, or collectio
• ns.JDE/JD Edwards experience is a p
• lusStrong organizational and multi-tasking skills, with high attention to deta
• il.Excellent communication and customer service skil
• ls.Experience in mentoring or supporting junior accounting staff a pl

us. Why

• JoinStable, long-standing organization with a strong pres
• enceCollaborative, team-oriented environment with a healthy work-life bala
• nce.Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and other progr