Accounts Receivable Specialist - Fast-Paced Finance

Aftermath Services®; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aftermath Services LLC in Illinois seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage a portfolio of invoices, apply payments, and ensure timely collections. You will interact with customers and insurance carriers, prepare documentation, and support closing processes in a fast-paced finance environment.

The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and the ability to negotiate with adjusters while collaborating with Sales and Insurance Support to improve AR workflows and carrier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computers and electronic data processing, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact professionally with Managers, Customers, and Employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide invoices and supporting documentation to customers and insurance carriers accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate with customers and insurance adjusters to resolve payment discrepancies, negotiate payments, and collect outstanding balances.
• Utilize estimating software such as Xactimate and Symbility to support sales and accounts receivable functions.
• Reconcile account data to financials/GL, correct errors, and create credit memos.
• Monitor AR aging and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Maintain knowledge of the insurance industry and support carrier partnerships.
• Advise Insurance Support and Sales on handling of insurance-paid jobs.
• Process customer payments per company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with sales to address inquiries and invoicing/payment issues.
• Maintain accurate records of customer and payer interactions in the accounting system.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to best practices in AR.
• Assist Insurance Support and Project Support as needed (filing insurance claims, confirming coverage, sending estimates).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Collections

Billing

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

GL reconciliation

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Xactimate

Symbility

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aftermath Services LLC in Illinois seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage a portfolio of invoices, apply payments, and ensure timely collections. You will interact with customers and insurance carriers, prepare documentation, and support closing processes in a fast-paced finance environment.

The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and the ability to negotiate with adjusters while collaborating with Sales and Insurance Support to improve AR workflows and carrier partnerships.