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Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist (Northbrook)

L5

brilliantNorthbrook, ILtoday

$28-32/hour

Occupations

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksAccountants and AuditorsFinancial Clerks, All Other

Industries

Office Administrative ServicesCollection AgenciesTemporary Help Services
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
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$28-32/hour

Location

Northbrook, IL

Occupation

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Industry

Office Administrative Services

Posted

today

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