Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist (Northbrook)
brilliantNorthbrook, IL
$28-32/hour
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist (Northbrook)
brilliantNorthbrook, ILSenior L5
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)$28-32/hour
Title: Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location:
Northbrook, ILContract: 6+ month contract with potential to be permanently brought on after contract
Pay: $28-32/hour
Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remote
Summary:
Seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist, with a primary focus on cash application, account reconciliations, journal entries, and customer account management. The ideal candidate has recent SAP experience, a background in accounting and accounts receivable, and experience working with forward contracts. This individual should be reliable, proactive, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and reconcile customer forward contracts to ensure accurate processing and account records
- Prepare customer refunds with detailed supporting documentation for review and approval
- Review daily automated cash application activity, process lockbox uploads, generate bank reports, and prepare cash application data and check batches
- Research and resolve customer payment discrepancies and disputes by working directly with customers and internal teams
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations and prepare related journal entries
- Respond to customer inquiries and resolve account issues promptly and professionally
- Assist with special projects, ad hoc reporting, internal and external audits, and customer-specific requests
- Provide backup support for vendor maintenance, including account setup and updates, as well as travel administration
Qualifications:
- Recent, hands-on experience using SAP in an accounting or accounts receivable environment
- Experience working with customer forward contracts
- Strong accounts receivable and general accounting knowledge, including preparing and posting journal entries
- Experience with cash application processes and the ability to review automated transactions for accuracy
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PivotTables and VLOOKUP is preferred
Matching similar jobs
Level
Senior L5
Salary
$28-32/hour
Location
Northbrook, IL
Occupation
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Industry
Office Administrative Services
Posted
today