AR Specialist

CFS; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a detail-oriented AR Specialist to join our growing accounting team in Illinois. This role handles cash applications, collections, customer account management, credit administration, and AR reporting.

You will post payments (cash, ACH, checks, cards, wires), manage past-due accounts, resolve discrepancies, set up new accounts and credit limits, and maintain documentation like W-9s and tax certificates. Strong Excel and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Accounts Receivable experience
• Cash application and collections experience
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excel proficiency

Responsibilities

• Post customer payments including cash, ACH, checks, credit cards, and wire transfers.
• Process credit card payments and maintain payment records.
• Follow up on past-due accounts and support collection efforts.
• Review and resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Maintain existing customer accounts and set up new accounts and credit limits.
• Process customer credits and support account adjustments.
• Maintain customer documentation including applications, W-9s, ACH information, and tax certificates.
• Prepare AR aging reports, invoice copies, and other customer account documentation.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Cash application

Collections

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The AR Specialist Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented AR Specialist to join a growing accounting team. This AR Specialist role is responsible for cash applications, collections, customer account management, credit administration, and accounts receivable reporting.

Why This AR Specialist Opportunity Stands Out

• Diverse Accounts Receivable responsibilities
• High visibility across Accounting and Customer Service
• Opportunity to own customer account management processes
• Mix of cash applications, collections, reporting, and credit administration
• Stable role with growth potential

Key Responsibilities For The AR Specialist

• Post customer payments including cash, ACH, checks, credit cards, and wire transfers.
• Process credit card payments and maintain payment records.
• Follow up on past-due accounts and support collection efforts.
• Review and resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Maintain existing customer accounts and set up new accounts and credit limits.
• Process customer credits and support account adjustments.
• Maintain customer documentation including applications, W-9s, ACH information, and tax certificates.
• Prepare AR aging reports, invoice copies, and other customer account documentation.

Qualifications for the AR Specialist

• Accounts Receivable experience
• Cash application and collections experience
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excel proficiency

Preferred

• Credit and account setup experience
• Experience managing customer portals and invoicing
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience

What We're Looking For In An AR Specialist

• Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills
• Professional communicator who works well with customers and internal teams
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities
• A dependable AR Specialist who takes ownership of customer accounts