Accounts Receivable Specialist

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

Job summary

LaSalle Network is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Chicago for a contract-to-hire role. The position supports daily AR activities, invoicing, and cash application while collaborating with sales and customer teams to service major retail customers.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing collections, and using Excel for reporting. Hybrid work model with in-office presence Tuesday–Thursday in Chicago, IL 60661.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in accounts receivable, collections, or related accounting
• Strong AR processes knowledge and aging reports
• Experience with invoicing and customer payment activity
• ERP experience; SAP preferred
• Excellent communication and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Manage daily AR activities including collections and cash application
• Prepare and process customer invoices for shipped orders
• Submit invoices via customer portals and EDI (SPS Commerce)
• Follow up on outstanding balances and drive collections
• Reconcile customer accounts and apply payments
• Assist with reporting and analysis in Excel
• Maintain customer records in ERP

Skills

Accounts receivable

Excel PivotTables

VLOOKUP

ERP SAP

SAP ECC

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

SPS Commerce

EDI platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: USD25 - USD30 per year

Our client, a consumer packaged goods company in downtown Chicago, is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist. This contract-to-hire role manages daily accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, and cash application, while partnering with sales and customer-facing teams to support major retail customers.

What’s the job?

• Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including collections and cash application
• Prepare and process customer invoices for shipped orders
• Submit invoices through customer portals and EDI platforms, including SPS Commerce
• Follow up on outstanding balances and proactively drive collection efforts
• Research payment discrepancies and resolve invoice-related issues
• Analyze aging reports and account statuses to identify collection priorities
• Partner closely with sales and customer-facing teams to elevate and resolve outstanding receivables
• Reconcile customer accounts and accurately apply incoming cash payments
• Support account maintenance for major retail customers and key business partners
• Assist with reporting and analysis using Excel
• Maintain accurate customer records and documentation within ERP systems

What’s needed?

• 2+ years of accounts receivable, collections, cash application, or related accounting experience
• Strong understanding of AR processes, aging reports, and collections best practices
• Experience processing invoices and managing customer payment activity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience working within an ERP system; SAP preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and follow-up abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• CPG industry experience preferred
• Experience with EDI invoicing and customer portals preferred
• SAP ECC experience preferred; exposure to SAP S/4HANA is a plus
• Experience supporting large retail or consumer goods customers preferred
• Compensation: $25–$30/hour
• Location: Chicago, IL 60661
• Work Model: Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday in office)
• Benefits: Consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire