AR & Collections Specialist (Contract, 3-6 Months)

Brighton Solutions, Inc.; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k

PTO

Job summary

Brighton Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist for a 3-6 month contract assignment onsite near Tinley Park, IL. The role focuses on AR, billing, and collections using Microsoft Dynamics 365/GP to process transactions and maintain accurate records.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, and commercial collections.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), or a comparable ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, collections, payment application, and account reconciliation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond effectively to time-sensitive requests.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute customer invoices on a daily basis using Microsoft Dynamics.
• Process billing transactions and assist with special billing requests as needed.
• Review aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding customer balances.
• Contact customers regarding overdue invoices and maintain consistent collection efforts.
• Research customer deductions and pursue reimbursement when deductions are determined to be invalid.
• Build positive relationships with customers while resolving account questions and payment issues professionally.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date customer account records within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Dynamics GP.
• Review, prepare, and process credit memos, debit memos, and supporting documentation.
• Receive and process customer payments, including preparing deposits and remote bank deposits when applicable.
• Apply payments accurately to customer accounts.
• Organize and maintain tax exemption documentation in both electronic and physical formats.
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Relationship-building

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Brighton Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist for a 3-6 month contract assignment onsite near Tinley Park, IL. The role focuses on AR, billing, and collections using Microsoft Dynamics 365/GP to process transactions and maintain accurate records.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong analytical and communication skills.