Accounts Receivable Specialist

barcodesinc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

barcodesinc is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting Team based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, reconciling, and collecting on delinquent accounts.

The ideal candidate will have a degree, 2+ years of accounting experience, and strong computer skills, particularly in Excel. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and 401k.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an accounting role.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to establish and maintain relationships.
• Contact clients with overdue accounts to facilitate payment.
• Ensure clients adhere to payment terms and conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Strong computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's / Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist who will work on our Accounting Team to ensure the successful management, reconciliation, and collection of Account Receivables delinquent accounts.

What You’ll Do

• Communicate with clients to establish and maintain relationships
• Contact clients with overdue accounts to facilitate payment
• Ensure clients adhere to payment terms and conditions outlined in contracts
• Distribute invoices to clients via email as needed
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary documentation for payment processing, including completing ACH forms, submitting W-9 forms, and processing invoices online
• Resolve disputes and discrepancies on customer accounts promptly
• Record payments accurately in the company’s ERP system
• Maintain comprehensive records of all account activities and collection efforts
• Collaborate with Account Managers to address customer account issues
• Handle billing tasks and issue credit memos as necessary
• Process virtual credit card payments and refunds efficiently

What You’ll Need

• Associate’s / Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in an accounting role
• Detail oriented
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize
• Ability to work independently

Who You Are

We take our guiding values seriously. You should be someone who will:

• take action. You respond quickly to customers and seek excellence in everything you do.
• build trust. You always act in a customer’s best interest and do what you say you will.
• think BIG. You have an eye to the future and bring expertise and creativity into every interaction.
• make it easy. You find ways to solve problems and bring clarity to complex challenges.
• win together. You are inclusive and collaborate to delight the customer and deliver success.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation coupled with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, 401k, holiday and paid time off, parental leave and a pre-tax transit program.

Compensation: $45,000–$55,000 annual base salary, plus the opportunity to earn a bonus of up to $2,500 based on company-wide performance. Bonus is not guaranteed.

Levata Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or any other protected characteristic. Please see EEO is the Law.

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