Accounts Receivable Specialist - Onsite, Manteno IL

Aston Carter; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

PTO / Paid Time Off

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support a fast-paced food manufacturing finance team in Manteno, IL. The role focuses on accurate invoicing, timely collections, cash applications, and reconciliations, coordinating with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Warehouse to ensure smooth cash flow.

The position demands detail orientation, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounts receivable, accounting, or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze account discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Apply customer payments to the appropriate accounts (ACH, wire, checks, cards).
• Monitor aging and past-due accounts; maintain receivable records.
• Follow up with customers on past-due payments and collections.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and deductions.
• Process credit memos and adjustments per policy.
• Review purchase orders and shipping docs for billing accuracy.
• Respond to customer inquiries about invoices and balances.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to resolve disputes.
• Reconcile AR subledger to GL and prepare statements for internal review.
• Assist with month-end/year-end closing with AR reporting.

Skills

2+ years AR experience

Excel & Outlook

AR processes

Discrepancy resolution

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Prioritization

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support a fast-paced food manufacturing finance team in Manteno, IL. The role focuses on accurate invoicing, timely collections, cash applications, and reconciliations, coordinating with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Warehouse to ensure smooth cash flow.

The position demands detail orientation, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.