Account Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Location: Hillside IL (On-site)

Compensation: $20/hr.

Reports To: Credit Analyst Supervisor

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing organization on a mission to create a smarter more sustainable and safer planet. Backed by a premier private equity firm they operate within the high-growth Sensing and IoT market. They deliver innovative monitoring and control solutions that help businesses in highly regulated industries protect the environment and public health.

Scope of the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to ensure the accurate and timely processing of customer payments invoicing and account this role you will manage day-to-day A/R operations drive collections handle cash applications and provide cross-functional support to our Accounts Payable (A/P) function.

Key Responsibilities

• Collections: Make professional courteous outbound calls and follow up on outstanding customer balances.
• Cash Posting: Apply payments accurately and timely to customer accounts within the system.
• Invoicing: Generate and distribute daily customer invoices based on sales orders and shipping documentation.
• Document Verification: Monitor the No Shipping Doc list to resolve missing documentation and discrepancies.
• Bank Deposits: Prepare and process daily bank deposits alongside finance leadership.
• Credit Card Processing: Process and reconcile customer credit card payments in compliance with internal controls.
• Journal Entries: Enter basic A/R journal entries and adjustments under supervisor guidance.
• Customer Care: Handle incoming inquiries regarding payment or invoice status updates.

What You Bring to the Team

• Experience: 2 years of experience in accounts receivable accounting or a similar clerical finance role.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED required (Associate degree in Accounting Business or Finance is a plus).
• Tech Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Outlook) and familiarity with ERP/accounting software.
• Industry Background: Previous exposure to A/R and A/P in a manufacturing or distribution environment is highly preferred.
• Core Strengths: Strong attention to detail knack for multitasking under deadlines and exceptional communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams.