Accounts Receivable Specialist

Banner Fire Equipment, Inc.•Roxana, IL

6d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At Banner Fire Equipment, we've supported firefighters across the Midwest for over 40 years with best-in-class fire and rescue apparatus, gear, and tools. Built on trust, performance, and long-term relationships, we are committed to equipping first responders with the tools they need to protect lives and communities. Join Our Team We're seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team at our Roxana, IL headquarters — supporting accurate billing, timely payment posting, and clear communication with customers and internal departments. If you're an organized, numbers-driven professional who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys tracking down and resolving discrepancies, we'd love to hear from you. Our Team & Values We are guided by a Relentless Pursuit to Serve, supporting first responders with trusted equipment, expertise, and partnership. Our core values: Genuine, Good Partner, Dependable, Curious.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, or a related role
Experience processing payments and account reconciliations
Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to research discrepancies and work effectively with customers and internal departments
Ability to handle confidential financial and business information with discretion
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
familiarity with accounting software preferred

Responsibilities

Apply customer payments and receipts to the appropriate accounts and invoices, and research and resolve billing discrepancies and disputed charges
Set up and maintain customer account records, including billing information, payment terms, and tax exemption documentation
Maintain accurate sales tax rates across applicable states and jurisdictions, and process new customer credit applications in coordination with accounting leadership
Monitor customer accounts for compliance with established credit limits and terms, escalating concerns to Accounting leadership as needed
Review the Accounts Receivable aging report weekly, following up with customers on past-due balances and coordinating collection efforts
Place, release, or escalate credit holds in accordance with company policy, and assist customers with copies of invoices, statements, and supporting documentation
Reconcile the Accounts Receivable subledger to the general ledger monthly, and prepare aging reports and schedules for management review
Maintain organized electronic and paper Accounts Receivable files in accordance with the company's document retention practices