Accounts Receivable Accountant

Aston Carter•Northbrook, IL

3d•$28 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Accountant supports a high-volume, SAP-driven accounts receivable function. This role focuses on reconciliation of customer forward contracts, dispute resolution, general ledger, and month-end operational accounting. You will work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely processing of receivables while contributing to special projects, audits, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
Experience supporting general ledger activities, month-end close, and light operational accounting tasks.
Background in accounting with exposure to journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger reconciliations.
Experience with cash applications, posting cash, researching and resolving shortages, and analyzing credit balances.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP systems is strongly preferred; familiarity with Oracle or other ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze and reconcile customer forward contracts, including pre-paid contracts with down payments and installments, to ensure accurate processing and application of payments.
Process daily lockbox uploads and generate bank reports, cash application data, and check batches to support accurate and timely cash application.
Research and resolve cash application issues, including shortages, remittance discrepancies, credit balances, and other variances, using strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Manage the dispute resolution process for all customer payment issues and work directly with customers to resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally.
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations and prepare all necessary journal entries to support the general ledger and month-end close.
Support general ledger, daily reconciliations, and forward contract accounting.
Respond to customer questions and issues in a timely, professional manner via phone and email.
Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations as needed.