AR specialist

Description

Cash Application / AR specialist to join corporate office organization in Elmhurst, Illinois. This position centers on applying incoming payments, reconciling daily cash activity, and supporting accurate accounts receivable records. The role is well suited to someone with office experience with strong communicates well, works comfortably in a partially remote setting, and is eager to learn new processes.

Responsibilities:

• Record and apply customer payments accurately to outstanding invoices and account balances.

• Review unapplied receipts, research discrepancies, and resolve posting issues to keep records current.

• Reconcile daily cash activity by balancing receipts, deposits, and related transactions.

• Enter daily sales information into accounting records with close attention to accuracy and timing.

• Process check payments and support electronic fund transfers in coordination with banking activity.

• Perform positive pay verification to help maintain secure and accurate payment processing.

• Prepare and review accounts receivable reporting, including updates on aging and outstanding balances.

• Contact customers regarding overdue invoices as needed and document collection follow-up activity.

Medical, dental, 401k plus other excellent benefits as well as year end bonus

For immediate consideration: email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle Tubero at 630-368-1175

Requirements

• Associate’s degree a plus

• Some experience in accounts receivable, cash application, or general office accounting is preferred.

• Ability to prepare or support journal entries with accuracy.

• Working knowledge of Excel, including spreadsheets; experience with VLOOKUPs or pivot tables is a plus.

• Familiarity with accounting software; experience with Sage (Peachtree) is an advantage.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to stay responsive in a hybrid work environment.

• Willingness to learn quickly, follow established procedures, and adapt to new tasks.

Medical, dental, 401k plus other excellent benefits as well as year end bonus

For immediate consideration: email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle Tubero at 630-368-1175

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