Accounts Receivable/Collections Clerk

Aston Carter•Country Club Hills, IL

6h•$24 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable/Collections Clerk performs billing and transaction processing, recordkeeping, collections of past-due invoices, payment application, and organization of tax exemption certificates. The position is based in Country Club Hills, Illinois, and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is a 3–6 month contract with potential for permanent employment, focused on accounts receivable and collections tasks.

Requirements

Accounts receivable and collections experience.
ERP experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant collections experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong customer service skills through oral and written communication.
Ability to respond effectively to time-sensitive inquiries.
Ability to prepare and analyze reports.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
Team player.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Accounting skills.
Data-entry skills.
Invoicing experience.
Purchase-order experience.

Responsibilities

Print billing invoices daily and mail them to customers.
Upload Avectra revenue into Microsoft GP and process special billing as required.
Review aged trial balances for unpaid balances and make collection calls to follow up on past-due transactions.
Research customer deductions and pursue repayment when deductions are invalid.
Establish and maintain positive customer relationships and resolve account problems.
Maintain complete, accurate, and current account records and collection activities in the financial system.
Review, document, prepare, and process credit memos, debit memos, and return paperwork.
Receive checks and cash, prepare deposit slips, and remotely deposit checks to the bank.
Post payments to appropriate accounts.
Compile, organize, and maintain tax exemption information in electronic and hard-copy formats.
Perform other accounting duties as required.