Accounts Receivable Specialist | Flexible Hours

Talentify; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Personal days

Wellness program

Job summary

Justrite Safety Group is seeking an AR Collections Clerk to maintain receivable accounts and support the company’s financial goals. You will monitor aging reports, initiate professional collection emails and calls, and work with Sales to reconcile invoicing discrepancies while ensuring timely payments.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree (or equivalent) and 2+ years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent written and verbal English.

Qualifications

• Associates degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 or more years related experience.
• Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet working knowledge is required.
• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Good reading, spelling and comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor aging reports by reviewing the accounts receivable aging report weekly to identify overdue accounts.
• Conduct outreach and initiate professional collection emails and calls to clients regarding delinquent balances.
• Negotiate terms by managing payment plans with clients under management approval.
• Perform credit checks by evaluating and processing credit applications for new customers.
• Maintain files by keeping clean, updated digital records of client interactions, payments, and payment agreements.
• Reconcile receivables daily, keeping all records current and documented.
• Run Accounts Receivable Aging report, contact current and past due customers and work to keep A/R aging current.
• Email past due invoices with proof of delivery as needed to collect payments.
• Work with Sales to reconcile invoicing discrepancies and request credit memos as needed.
• Process credit memos and manage deductions accordinglyCommunicate successes, needs, and challenges to Team and Supervisor
• Work independently and with teammates to meet challenges head on
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Accounts receivable

Excel

English

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Justrite Safety Group is seeking an AR Collections Clerk to maintain receivable accounts and support the company’s financial goals. You will monitor aging reports, initiate professional collection emails and calls, and work with Sales to reconcile invoicing discrepancies while ensuring timely payments.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree (or equivalent) and 2+ years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent written and verbal English.