Staff Accountant/Accounts Receivable Specialist

ITW; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Descripción de la vacante

ITW is seeking a Staff Accountant/Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its accounting team in Chicago. The role blends AR responsibilities with general accounting tasks, including journal entries and month-end close.

You will interact professionally with customers and internal teams to resolve balances and ensure accurate reporting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 2–5 years of experience, with AR and Excel proficiency.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, AR preferred.
• Strong grasp of basic accounting principles and GL processes.
• Experience with accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsabilidades

• Manage accounts receivable processes and cash posting.
• Communicate with customers regarding balances and payment status.
• Apply payments accurately and timely; monitor aging.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain GL accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end close and reporting.

Conocimientos

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Excel

Communication

Time Management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Staff Accountant/Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team. This position will be responsible for a combination of general accounting duties and the day-to-day management of accounts receivable.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Manage the accounts receivable process
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding account balances and payment status.
• Apply customer payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Research and resolve customer billing questions, discrepancies, and payment issues.
• Process credits, adjustments, and other account changes as authorized.

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Review transactions for accuracy and proper account coding.
• Assist with accounts payable and other accounting functions as needed.
• Prepare supporting schedules and reports for management and financial reporting.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and organized accounting records.
• Support the Accounting Manager with special projects and financial analysis as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, with experience in accounts receivable strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and general ledger processes.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal team members.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP a plus
• Experience with collections and customer account management.
• Experience assisting with month-end close.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and pivot tables.
• Prior experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.

Key Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Accountability and follow-through
• Organization and time management
• Professional communication
• Customer service
• Problem solving
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment

Salary Range

$66,000-$75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the role. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, based on business needs and the requirements of the position. Job responsibilities may be modified or updated as business needs change.

Compensation Information

$66,000-$75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.