Onsite Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

The Keystone Distinction Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Degrees Search is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable & Customer Account Specialist to join its accounting and credit operations team in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The role supports commercial customer accounts, maintains billing and credit documentation, researches payment issues, and collaborates with internal teams to resolve AR matters.

The position requires experience in accounts receivable and billing, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit support, or related accounting functions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to research discrepancies and communicate with customers and internal departments.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Familiarity with lien waivers, customer deposits, or tax exemption certificates is a plus.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, construction, or other commercial environments is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer accounts and assist with day-to-day accounts receivable activities.
• Research billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer account adjustments.
• Prepare, review, and maintain lien waivers, tax exemption certificates, and other customer documentation.
• Assist with customer deposits, payment application, and account reconciliation.
• Respond to customer requests for invoices, statements, payment information, and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with credit, accounting, collections, and sales teams to resolve account issues.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with routine reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Six Degrees Search is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable & Customer Account Specialist to join its accounting and credit operations team in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The role supports commercial customer accounts, maintains billing and credit documentation, researches payment issues, and collaborates with internal teams to resolve AR matters.

The position requires experience in accounts receivable and billing, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.