Credit & Collections Specialist – AR & Month-End Expert

Appleton Finn; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleton Finn is seeking a proactive Credit & Collections / Senior Accounting Specialist in Libertyville, IL. The role combines customer credit management with hands-on accounting responsibilities, including month-end close, reconciliations and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate excels in Excel and communications, brings attention to detail, and is ready to broaden responsibilities across Finance in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B credit, collections or AR and resolving complex customer issues.
• Solid accounting knowledge with journal entries, GL reconciliations and month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills including lookups, pivots and data reconciliation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with professional customer interactions.
• Organized, detail-oriented approach with ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience or familiarity with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer credit applications, references, limits, terms and approvals.
• Monitor AR ageing, follow up on overdue balances and track collections.
• Coordinate credit holds, releases, and cross-functional communication.
• Prepare monthly statements, reconcile accounts and investigate unapplied cash.
• Assist with month-end close, GL reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Support audits, internal controls, ERP reporting and Excel automation.

Skills

Credit management

Accounts receivable

Excel data analysis

Communication

Organized

Education

Accounting/finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Appleton Finn is seeking a proactive Credit & Collections / Senior Accounting Specialist in Libertyville, IL. The role combines customer credit management with hands-on accounting responsibilities, including month-end close, reconciliations and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate excels in Excel and communications, brings attention to detail, and is ready to broaden responsibilities across Finance in a hands-on environment.