Cash Application & Collections Specialist

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with 6% company match

Health and dental coverage

Paid parental leave, PTO, and holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an accounts receivable specialist to apply customer payments, resolve issues, and keep balances current. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and a positive impact on cash flow.

You will collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to resolve disputes, support month-end close, and contribute to process improvements while working in a stable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or similar work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with numbers and systems.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments daily (ACH, wire, check, credit card).
• Resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records in the system (JD Edwards).
• Follow up on past due invoices and payment status.
• Work with internal teams to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Support month-end close and reporting.
• Help improve processes over time.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Multi-tasking

Tools

JD Edwards

Excel

Job description

Compensation: $45,000 – $57,000 ($23–$29/hour) + annual bonus

• Regular in-person attendance consistent with the Company's established work schedule is an essential function of this position to facilitate effective collaboration, communication, and business operations.

Position Summary

This position supports accounts receivable by applying customer payments, resolving issues, and following up on past due balances. The role focuses on accuracy, speed, and keeping accounts current.

This is a hands-on role with direct impact on cash flow and business performance.

The Opportunity

• Work directly on customer payments and collections


• Partner with Sales and Customer Service to resolve issues


• Learn and grow in accounting and finance operations


• Contribute to improving processes and performance


• Join a stable company where your work has clear, visible impact

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments daily (ACH, wire, check, credit card)


• Resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and discrepancies


• Maintain accurate records in the system (JD Edwards)


• Follow up on past due invoices and payment status


• Work with internal teams to resolve billing and payment issues


• Support month-end close and reporting


• Help improve processes over time

Success Measures

• Payments are applied accurately and on time


• Unapplied cash is reduced


• Past due balances are managed and improving


• Issues are resolved quickly


• Records are clean and audit-ready

Candidate Profile

• 4–6 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or similar work


• Strong attention to detail


• Comfortable working with numbers and systems


• Able to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Experience

• Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems


• Excel experience

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay: $45,000 – $57,000 ($23–$29/hour)


• Annual bonus opportunity


• 401(k) with 6% company match


• Paid parental leave, PTO, and holidays


• Employer-supported health and dental coverage


• Fitness and wellness reimbursement


• Opportunities for growth within finance and operations

About Oil-Dri

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading specialty minerals manufacturer serving consumer and business-to-business markets. We offer the stability of an established manufacturing company with the visibility, ownership, and direct impact of a more closely connected organization. Our teammates help Create Value From Sorbent Minerals every day.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.