Accounts Receivable Specialist I

Zonatherm Products•Buffalo Grove, IL

13d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

With over 50 years of proven performance, Zonatherm Products and ThermFlo provide complete, end-to-end solutions for essential and mission critical power and cooling systems—serving industries from data centers, hospitals and municipalities to industrial and commercial facilities. From initial planning and expert guidance to custom equipment, system design, installation, and ongoing support, we deliver a fully integrated approach that keeps operations running smoothly. The Accounts Receivable Specialist I helps to achieve accurate application of customer payments, collection on accounts, timely billings, and credit memos. Their main duties include:

Requirements

Associate's degree in accounting or equivalent field.
2 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or accounts payable.
Understanding of basic principles or finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
Experience uploading customer invoices to third-party portals and processing payment in various forms (checks, e-payments, credit cards) and having the ability to analyze and manage data? in spreadsheets and reports .
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain a fair, firm, and friendly approach with customers.
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and experience with an accounting software.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines, and projects at once and stay organized, prioritizing as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent field
Experience reconciling general ledger accounts.
NetSuite and Avalara experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Invoicing & Billing Prepare and send accurate invoices to support smooth project workflow.
Manage recurring billing, credits, refunds, and sales tax accuracy.
Maintain correct customer account setup and billing terms.
Resolve complex billing issues, disputes, and detailed one-off scenarios.
Apply full-cycle Accounts Receivable (AR) knowledge to ensure timely, accurate processing.
Follow up on purchase orders, gather information from multiple sources, and identify key details.
Payment Processing & Reconciliation Process customer payments and prepare daily bank deposits.
Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies quickly.
Keep AR aging clean and up to date.
AR Management & Customer Support Maintain organized AR records and support customer onboarding and credit setup.
Follow lien policies, process waivers, and track lien status across projects.
Communicate with customers to resolve issues and encourage timely payment.
Reporting & Team Collaboration Prepare AR aging summaries and ad hoc account reports.
Support commission processing with accurate paid-job updates.
Partner with Project Managers and internal teams to keep information flowing.
Compliance & Process Improvement Maintain accurate documentation and support audit needs.
Uphold compliance with policies, regulations, and internal controls.
Exercise discretion when handling sensitive information and verifying customer identities.
Identify and suggest process improvements that strengthen AR operations.
Contribute solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy across workflows.
Comprehend and adhere to all safety, quality, and Company guidelines specified in the Employee Handbook, the safety policy manuals, quality procedures or any official Company documents.
Demonstrate proactive problem solving and adaptability to changing processes, systems, and operational improvements.
Other duties, as assigned.