Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Express 4X4 Truck Rental; Hatboro (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid disability & life

401K with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sasser, based in Oak Brook, IL, seeks a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage rental revenues, customer damage claims, and ledger reconciliations in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will oversee AR disputes, monitor payments, and prepare analyses for AR and bad debt while collaborating with management.

Requirements include 5+ years in AR, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. The role offers a base salary in a 60k–70k USD range plus an annual incentive bonus and comprehensive

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounts receivable or collections experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP Principles.
• Proficiency in Accounting software, Intacct a plus.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages Business Unit Accounts Receivable ledgers for Rental Revenues and Customer Damage Claims.
• Coordinates reconciliation of account balances with the General Ledger.
• Monitors accounts receivable disputes and collections related to past-due items.
• Assists in customer dispute administration when requested.
• Daily customer (B2B) contact for collection purposes.
• Proactively monitors AR balances to ensure timely payments.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly ledger analyses for AR and Bad Debt.
• Aims to improve Days Sales Outstanding and reduce past-due balances.
• Monitors and reports customer payment trends to management.
• Attends monthly Sales and Accounts Receivable meetings.
• Assists with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Sets up Accounts Payable vendors in the system.
• Provides leadership and training to junior staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Accounts receivable

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Intacct

Job description

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work, Sasser prides itself on supporting an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. From highly competitive benefits to exciting employee events to organic, grassroots philanthropy and volunteerism, Sasser is an awesome place to begin and grow your career. We are a transportation asset services and management company with roots dating to 1928. Sasser’s subsidiary units are leaders in providing commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, and containerized shipping solutions, including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services. Sasser family of companies includes subsidiaries Chicago Freight Car Leasing, CF Rail Services, Moventum Fleet Management, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, and Falcon Lease. To learn more about what makes Sasser special, visit www.sasser.com.

As a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist, Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Manages Business Unit Accounts Receivable ledgers for Rental Revenues and Customer Damage Claims.
• Coordinates reconciliation of account balances with the General Ledger.
• Monitors accounts receivable disputes and collections related to past-due items.
• Assists in customer dispute administration when requested or where required.
• Daily customer (Business-to-Business) contact for collection call purposes.
• Proactively monitors accounts receivable balances to ensure timely payments.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly ledger analysis for Accounts Receivable and Bad Debt.
• Actively works to attain company accounts receivable quality targets for percent current, Days Sales Outstanding, and the overall improvement (reduction) of business ledger past due balances.
• Monitors and reports to business unit management customer payment trends.
• Attends Sales and Accounts Receivable monthly meetings.
• Assists with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Set up Accounts Payable vendors within the operating system.
• Provides leadership and training to junior staff members.
• Assist with new customer credit review and analysis.
• Monitors customer financial health and reports to business unit management changes in customer risk exposure.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounts receivable or collections experience required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP Principles.
• Skills Accounting software experience, Intacct a plus.
• High level of competence with MS Office Suite products, especially Excel.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills and aptitude required.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the corporation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ethical, tactful, and dependable.
• Values should be consistent with company values: Respect, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.
• Problem Solving Skills.

Location & Work Schedule

This position is based in Oak Brook, IL, and follows a hybrid schedule.

Compensation/Benefits

The hiring range for this role is: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 USD Annual. This role is classified as nonexempt for purposes of all applicable wage and hour laws, which means that the individual hired will receive overtime pay for more than 40 hours worked in a workweek. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on financial and personal performance throughout the plan year. Sasser is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Pay ranges are assigned to a job based on market data according to 3rd party salary benchmarking surveys. Actual base salary is dependent upon factors such as knowledge, skill level, and experience. This role is also eligible for benefits.

• Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts with employer contributions toward HSA
• Includes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans
• Includes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding
• Provides paid vacation time (tiered based on tenure), as well as personal time, sick days and summer half days for certain roles
• Provides 10 paid holidays annually
• Provides paid parental leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account
• Provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Provides training and tuition reimbursement
• Provides community service opportunities, charity match opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations! #EX

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

At Sasser, we are proud to be recognized as a Great Places to Work and Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago. Our culture is more than just a set of values – it’s a way of life that unites us. We’ve built an environment where each employee feels empowered to grow, thrive, and leave their mark on our customers’ businesses, contributing to our shared vision of success. Rooted in the belief that every voice matters, we actively seek out ideas, input and initiatives from our team, driving innovation and ensuring co-accountability in fostering meaningful relationships. Integrity is at the heart of everything we do, guiding both our internal connections and our long-standing relationships with customers. We are intentional about supporting the communities where we live and work, extending our culture beyond our walls.