Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

SFC Payroll•Oak Brook, IL

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist manages collections for Express 4x4 Truck Rental through the Business Unit Accounts Receivable sub-ledger. The role reconciles and collects delinquent balances, implements processes to improve cash flow and reduce receivables—including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)—and prepares monthly reporting. Express 4x4 Truck Rental provides mid- to long-term pickup truck rentals and is part of Sasser, a transportation asset services and management company. The position also provides leadership and training to junior staff and supports customer credit review and monitoring.

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 Suite 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 company values: Respect, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.
Problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is 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 collections.
Proactively monitor accounts receivable balances to ensure 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 business ledger 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 in 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

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including 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, sick days, and summer half days for certain roles.
10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave for new parents and a monetary gift toward a 529 education account.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Training and tuition reimbursement.
Community service opportunities and charity match opportunities.
Employee recognition programs and celebrations.
Annual incentive bonus based on financial and personal performance throughout the plan year.