Accounts Receivable Specialist — Fast-Paced Impact

Addison Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Schaumburg, Illinois. This full-time role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals looking to advance their accounting career within a collaborative team.

You will manage high-volume payments, reconciliations, and customer invoicing to support timely cash flow. The position requires 3–5 years in AR or related accounting, proficiency with Excel and accounting software, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply high-volume customer payments accurately and timely.
• Post cash receipts and apply payments to customer accounts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and research outstanding balances.
• Prepare and send customer invoices, credit memos, and account statements.
• Follow up on past-due accounts and assist with collections efforts.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, and deductions.
• Respond to customer inquiries and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing AR reconciliations and reports.
• Maintain accurate and organized AR files and documentation.
• Assist with cash forecasting and reporting as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Skills

Excel

Accounting Software

Cash Applications

Account Reconciliations

Collections

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Addison Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Schaumburg, Illinois. This full-time role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals looking to advance their accounting career within a collaborative team.

You will manage high-volume payments, reconciliations, and customer invoicing to support timely cash flow. The position requires 3–5 years in AR or related accounting, proficiency with Excel and accounting software, and strong communication.