Accounts Receivable Specialist

Savant•Rockford, IL

1d•$35 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Savant is looking for a detail-driven Accounts Receivable Specialist who enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and follow-through to the finance process. This temporary role is a great opportunity to join our Corporate Finance team, help keep cash receipts accurate, receivables moving, and customer accounts well-managed, while also contributing to an important AR project. For the right person, this temporary assignment may lead to a permanent opportunity once the project work is complete. In this role, you can expect to focus in the following areas: Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Receive, review, deposit, post, and apply customer payments, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers. Reconcile customer accounts, maintain accurate AR aging schedules, and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, unapplied cash, and billing issues. Take ownership of aging receivables with a strong focus on collections, follow-up, and cash recovery. Help develop, document, and improve collections policies, procedures, best practices, communication cadence, and dispute resolution processes. Partner with internal teams and communicate directly with customers to proactively address outstanding receivables. A couple things to note about our Accounts Receivable Specialist position: This is a temporary position supporting our Corporate Finance team and accounts receivable project work. Position location: Rockford, IL is preferred, though candidates in the Chicagoland area will also be considered. Work model expectations: This is a hybrid role, with flexibility based on the candidate’s location and business needs. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, staying organized in a changing environment, and following through with accuracy and confidentiality.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience, with a strong emphasis on collections and receivables management.
Hands-on experience managing collections activities and helping establish standardized AR processes.
Strong understanding of AR controls, cash application, accounting practices, and dispute resolution best practices.
Proven ability to develop, document, and implement AR and collections policies and procedures.
High attention to detail with strong organization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work independently while communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
All applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Receive, review, deposit, post, and apply customer payments, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
Reconcile customer accounts, maintain accurate AR aging schedules, and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, unapplied cash, and billing issues.
Take ownership of aging receivables with a strong focus on collections, follow-up, and cash recovery.
Help develop, document, and improve collections policies, procedures, best practices, communication cadence, and dispute resolution processes.
Partner with internal teams and communicate directly with customers to proactively address outstanding receivables.