Accounts Receivable Specialist

Sourcebooks•Naperville, IL

1d•$105,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sourcebooks is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage a portfolio of customer accounts and support the AR team as the company moves to SAP S/4HANA and expands its use of AI. The role focuses on investigating root causes, resolving account issues, improving workflows, and helping colleagues learn the system. The position may be remote from Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., or Wisconsin. Candidates local to Naperville, Illinois, work a hybrid schedule that includes at least one half day per week in the office. Remote employees may periodically travel to Naperville for training or company-wide and department meetings. This is an hourly, non-exempt position paying $26.00–$27.00 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. A cover letter is required for consideration.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent accounts receivable experience.
At least 2 years of accounts receivable experience, including collections and credit management.
Hands-on experience with SAP accounts receivable processes, including billing, customer accounts, cash application, and credit management.
Experience using AI tools or similar technology to support analysis or improve workflows.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Desire to learn and grow, and comfort working through change.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
Submit a resume, salary requirements, and a cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the role; a cover letter is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

SAP S/4HANA experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Experience with an ERP implementation or post-go-live stabilization.
Experience with retail or trade customer deductions, ideally in publishing or consumer products.

Responsibilities

Own an assigned portfolio of customer accounts from invoice through resolution.
Manage collections and monitor aging and payment trends.
Apply customer payments and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies.
Research and resolve deductions and chargebacks in partnership with Sales, Customer Experience, and Operations.
Review and release credit holds and support credit reviews.
Run accounts receivable reports in SAP S/4HANA and help teammates learn the system.
Use AI and other tools to streamline work and develop solutions to identified problems.