Aurora, IL / Full Time

AR Specialist

Accounting
Key Responsibilities:
  • Apply daily cash receipts and reconcile bank reporting.
  • Process and log all incoming cash transactions accurately.
  • Research payment discrepancies, deductions, and short pays; resolve issues with customers and internal teams.
  • Support credit and collections team with customer follow-ups.
  • Manage high-volume customer accounts (100+ invoices over 3 months; large accounts may require handling 200–300 invoices).
  • Assist in generating AR aging reports
  • Perform treasury-related analysis (cash conversion cycles, DSO trends).
  • Support general accounting functions, including AP responsibilities as needed.
  • Partner with leadership to identify and implement process improvements
  • Contribute to carve-out accounting functions during company transitions.
 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
  • 3-5 years in AR, AP, or related accounting functions.
  • ERP system experience required; SAP preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate and streamline processes.
  • Comfortable with both transactional and higher-level accounting tasks.
 
Culture & Fit
  • Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High sense of urgency and ownership; self-motivated with minimal oversight.
  • Upbeat, solution-oriented, and energetic — thrives in a lean, dynamic environment.
  • Comfortable wearing multiple hats and adapting to change.

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