AR/AP Specialist: Big-Box Retail Collections & Ledger Close

Riverbend Industries Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbend Industries Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an AR/AP Specialist to manage day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable activities and support selected general ledger and month-end close work.

A central focus is collecting from big-box retailers, resolving deductions and chargebacks, and keeping customer balances current. The role also processes vendor invoices and payments, researches discrepancies, and maintains accurate, well-supported accounting records in a manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable experience with big-box retailers.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage AR and AP activities and assist with general ledger and month-end close.
• Collect from big-box retailers, resolve deductions and chargebacks, and keep customer balances current.
• Prepare and submit customer invoices and process vendor invoices and payments.
• Research discrepancies and maintain accurate accounting records in a manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve billing and collection issues and escalate delinquencies as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Collections

Deductions

General ledger

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Riverbend Industries Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an AR/AP Specialist to manage day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable activities and support selected general ledger and month-end close work.

A central focus is collecting from big-box retailers, resolving deductions and chargebacks, and keeping customer balances current. The role also processes vendor invoices and payments, researches discrepancies, and maintains accurate, well-supported accounting records in a manufacturing and