Accounts Receivable Specialist: Cash Flow & Collections Pro

CME Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CME Group, a leading derivatives marketplace, seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage proactive collections and ensure accurate aging for high-volume billing lines. You will leverage Workday, cash application software, and advanced Excel to optimize processing. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business is preferred.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports month-end closings, and contributes to the company’s liquidity and financial health.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in B2B collections and commercial accounts receivable operations.
• Experience using Workday or comparable ERP systems.
• Familiarity with automated cash application software to optimize processing.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for data organization, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Clear, diplomatic communication with clients and internal partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (preferred) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage proactive client engagement and collections for assigned accounts to secure timely settlements.
• Investigate and resolve complex billing inquiries, delays, and discrepancies with cross-functional teams.
• Identify delinquency trends and support leadership in preventive solutions.
• Use ERP and cash application platforms to streamline cash matching and reconciliation.
• Deliver structured account analyses and aging reports to stakeholders.
• Support month-end closings and account adjustments with accuracy.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

CME Group, a leading derivatives marketplace, seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage proactive collections and ensure accurate aging for high-volume billing lines. You will leverage Workday, cash application software, and advanced Excel to optimize processing. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business is preferred.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, supports month-end closings, and contributes to the company’s liquidity and financial health.