Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Bolton Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Bolton Group, based in Chicago, seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage customer billing, collections, and AR reporting, ensuring strong cash flow and financial accuracy. This role collaborates with finance and sales to ensure accurate billing and timely collections.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in AR, credit analysis or collections, and strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 2+ years experience in accounts receivable, credit analysis, or collections.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounts receivable activities with accurate and timely customer payments.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding invoices via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and disputes professionally and promptly.
• Prepare aging and AR reports, providing insights on overdue accounts and collection trends.
• Reconcile AR accounts and ensure proper application of payments.
• Support month-end and year-end AR closing procedures and financial statement prep.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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 Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounts receivable activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of customer payments.
• Monitor customer accounts and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices through phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and disputes in a professional and timely manner.
• Prepare aging and AR reports, providing insights on overdue accounts and collection trends.
• Reconcile AR accounts to ensure proper application of payments and accurate balances.
• Perform month-end and year-end AR closing procedures, assisting in financial statement preparation.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting by providing detailed AR data and analysis.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers through effective communication and service.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and sales teams to ensure accurate billing and collections processes.
• Provide input on process improvements and system efficiencies.

Preferred Background

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, credit analysis, or collections.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data reconciliation).
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in mentoring or supporting junior accounting staff a plus.

Why Join

• Stable, long-standing organization with a strong presence
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and other programs.