AR Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an AR Specialist in Lansing, IL to join a growing accounting team. This role handles cash applications, collections support, and account management while collaborating with Sales and Customer Service to resolve deductions and payment issues.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in AR, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. Onsite, full-time position with exposure across accounting and finance functions.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounts receivable and collections experience.
• Strong cash application and deduction resolution skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Apply daily customer payments and process cash receipts.
• Prepare and monitor AR aging reports.
• Research and resolve customer deductions and discrepancies.
• Develop payment plans with customers on past-due balances.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash reporting.
• Prepare journal entries for cash receipts.
• Respond to customer inquiries professionally.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Collections

Cash Application

Excel

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Job description

AR Specialist

About the AR Specialist Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented AR Specialist to join a growing accounting team. This AR Specialist role is ideal for someone who enjoys cash applications, collections support, customer account management, and working directly with sales and customer service teams to resolve deductions and payment issues.

Why This AR Specialist Opportunity Stands Out

• Stable, full-time onsite schedule
• Opportunity to own customer accounts and cash application activities
• Collaborative accounting team with strong leadership support
• High visibility across Accounting, Sales, and Customer Service
• Diverse responsibilities including collections, deductions, reconciliations, and reporting
• Great opportunity for an experienced AR Specialist looking to make an immediate impact

Key Responsibilities for the AR Specialist

• Apply daily customer payments and process cash receipts
• Prepare and monitor Accounts Receivable aging reports
• Research and resolve customer deductions and account discrepancies
• Develop payment plans and work with customers on past-due balances
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash reporting
• Calculate customer rebates and maintain supporting documentation
• Prepare journal entries related to cash receipts and other transactions
• Respond to customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner

Qualifications for the AR Specialist

Required:

• 2-4 years of Accounts Receivable and collections experience
• Strong cash application and deduction resolution experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency and Excel experience
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

Preferred:

• SAP experience
• Associate's Degree or higher
• Manufacturing environment experience