AP and AR Specialist

Renalogic • Chicago, IL

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Remote

About The Position

The AP and AR Specialist will successfully support the financial health of the business by reviewing, creating, and managing financial practices and processes.

Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, preferably working as an integral part of or leading the month-end close process.
• B.S. or B.A. preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of, or be able to quickly learn, QuickBooks or similar system.
• Ability and willingness to travel multiple times a year, which will include overnight stays for corporate gatherings, conferences, and health fairs.
• Ability to attend and professionally engage in video meetings.
• Reliable power and secured internet that runs at 11 mbps or more.
• A designated, private area to conduct work with minimal interruptions is required.
• Strong technological skills, meaning you can effectively and efficiently use computers, peripheral equipment, and applications/systems, including Microsoft products.
• Autonomous self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and navigate change.
• Creative mindset and ability to appropriately challenge the status quo.
• Superb written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to overcome obstacles with a ‘yes if...’ approach.
• Ability to effectively balance competing deadlines without losing focus on the bigger picture.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience within the healthcare industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring accurate processing, timely payments, and accurate cash application.
• Exercise self-motivation to take ownership of work, manage priorities independently, and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice input, review and coding.
• Manage accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and account reconciliation.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment variances, and customer account issues.
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile AP and AR subledgers to the general ledger.
• Support month-end close activities and reporting.
• Communicate professionally with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support our smaller team by completing other work and ad hoc projects as needed.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary and, including potential annual merit increases and bonuses contingent on the company’s fiscal performance.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays, because we appreciate recharging.
• A comprehensive health benefits plan with a portion of premiums covered by the company. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and other benefits which are optional to the employee. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• 401k with employer match. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 6 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level