A/R Clerk

iLink Resources • Naperville, IL

21h

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Receivable (A/R) Clerk with strong SAP proficiency to join our finance team. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end receivables process, including invoice generation, payment posting, account reconciliation, and collections follow-up. The ideal candidate will utilize SAP to accurately maintain customer accounts, resolve billing discrepancies, and optimize our order-to-cash workflow.

Requirements

• 2+ years of dedicated experience in an Accounts Receivable role.
• Mandatory proficiency in SAP (ERP/HANA or similar modules) with a proven track record of handling high-volume transactions in the system.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables).
• High school diploma required.
• Strong foundational knowledge of standard accounting principles, excellent data entry speed and accuracy, and superb attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for managing customer collection calls and resolving disputes professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SAP ERP modules (such as SAP FI-AR) to generate, verify, and post customer invoices, credit/debit memos, and adjustments.
• Process and apply daily incoming customer payments (via ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit cards) to the correct customer accounts in SAP.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and short-payments by collaborating with internal teams and customer accounts payable departments.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports within SAP; execute dunning procedures and conduct professional follow-ups on overdue accounts.
• Assist with the month-end closing process by preparing subledger reconciliations to the general ledger (GL) and generating baseline financial metrics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external customer inquiries regarding billing, payment portals, and account balances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED