Onsite Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

MDS Staffing; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Degrees Search in Schaumburg, IL is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Customer Account Specialist to join the accounting and credit operations team. This onsite role supports commercial customer accounts, oversees billing documentation, researches payment issues, and collaborates with credit, accounting, collections, and sales teams to resolve discrepancies.

The candidate should have AR experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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 effectively with customers and internal departments.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or other commercial business environments is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain commercial customer accounts and 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

Accounts receivable

Billing

Excel

ERP systems

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Six Degrees Search in Schaumburg, IL is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Customer Account Specialist to join the accounting and credit operations team. This onsite role supports commercial customer accounts, oversees billing documentation, researches payment issues, and collaborates with credit, accounting, collections, and sales teams to resolve discrepancies.

The candidate should have AR experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.