Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Sasser, Inc.•Oak Brook, IL

10d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist supports the Express 4x4 Truck Rental business unit and manages its accounts receivable collections through the Business Unit AR sub-ledger. The role reconciles and collects delinquent balances, helps improve cash flow and reduce receivables and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and prepares monthly reporting. It also supports customer credit reviews, monitors customer financial health, assists with bank reconciliations, and provides leadership and training to junior staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of accounts receivable or collections experience required.
Working knowledge of GAAP principles.
Accounting software experience.
High competence with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
Exceptional analytical and communication skills and aptitude.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the corporation.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ethical, tactful, and dependable.
Values consistent with Respect, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.
Problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field strongly preferred.
Experience with Intacct is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage Business Unit Accounts Receivable ledgers for rental revenues and customer damage claims.
Coordinate reconciliation of account balances with the General Ledger.
Monitor accounts receivable disputes and collections related to past-due items.
Assist with customer dispute administration when requested or required.
Contact business-to-business customers daily for collection purposes.
Proactively monitor accounts receivable balances to support timely payments.
Prepare monthly and quarterly ledger analyses for Accounts Receivable and Bad Debt.
Work toward company accounts receivable quality targets for percent current, Days Sales Outstanding, and reduction of past-due balances.
Monitor and report customer payment trends to business unit management.
Attend monthly Sales and Accounts Receivable meetings.
Assist with monthly bank reconciliations.
Set up Accounts Payable vendors within the operating system.
Provide leadership and training to junior staff members.
Assist with new customer credit review and analysis.
Monitor customer financial health and report changes in customer risk exposure to business unit management.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
HSA and FSA accounts, with employer contributions toward HSA.
Company-paid disability and life insurance plans.
401(k) plan with company match and additional end-of-year funding.
Paid vacation time, tiered based on tenure.
Personal time and sick days.
Summer half days for certain roles.
10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave for new parents.
Monetary gift toward a 529 education account.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Training and tuition reimbursement.
Community service and charity match opportunities.
Employee recognition programs and celebrations.
Annual incentive bonus based on financial and personal performance throughout the plan year.