A/R Representative

Lions International•Oak Brook, IL

5d•$23 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Lions International is seeking an Accounts Receivable Representative to join their A/R team within the Finance Division. This role is crucial in supporting the organization's mission by managing accounts receivable functions. The representative will be responsible for receiving, preparing, and posting AR and GL Deposits in various currencies, responding to inquiries, researching and entering adjustments, following up on unidentified deposits, and assisting with daily and month-end closing and balancing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
2 years experience in Accounts Receivable or a related accounting field required.
1 year experience in customer service required.
Familiarity with PCI Compliance regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain good member service relations, demonstrated through strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and high-volume environment.
Excellent math, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Organized, accurate and very detailed oriented.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including business writing.
Self-starter ability -- works well both independently and as a team player.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Some college and accounting/bookkeeping courses preferred.
Experience with AR/Accounting software (SAP, PeopleSoft or Oracle) is a strong plus.
Lock box, multiple currency and cash application experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Enter deposits for assigned bank accounts in respective currency, handling over 60 bank accounts in over 30 currencies via various electronic methods, bank statements, and intercompany and mail.
Identify and code deposits by bank account/country, with the appropriate AR or GL Account.
Verify and balance batches, and assist with daily and month-end close.
Research, prepare, and post payments and adjustments, including refund requests.
Work with staff to resolve payment issues, including bank reconciliation concerns.
Maintain and follow up on unidentified payments.
Scan documents.
Research and respond to inquiries and correspondence pertaining to deposits and related matters, including statements, MTD Activity Reports, and History Ledgers in a timely manner.
Answer incoming calls and respond to email inquiries timely.
Forward other telephone inquiries to appropriate individuals/departments.
Assist customers with payment instructions, including making online payments.
Perform other duties as assigned.