Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

SFC Payroll • Oak Brook, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the Express 4x4 Truck Rental team. As a Senior Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist, you will be responsible for managing collections for Express 4x4 Truck Rental through the Business Unit Accounts Receivable sub-ledger, reconciling and collecting delinquent balances, implementing processes to improve cash flow and reduce receivables, including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and monthly reporting. The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist manages Business Unit Accounts Receivable ledgers for Rental Revenues and Customer Damage Claims. This role coordinates the reconciliation of account balances with the General Ledger, monitors accounts receivable disputes and collections related to past-due items, and assists in customer dispute administration when requested or where required. Daily customer (Business-to-Business) contact for collection call purposes is expected. You will proactively monitor accounts receivable balances to ensure timely payments, prepare monthly and quarterly ledger analysis for Accounts Receivable and Bad Debt, and actively work to attain company accounts receivable quality targets for percent current, Days Sales Outstanding, and the overall improvement (reduction) of business ledger past due balances. You will monitor and report to business unit management customer payment trends, attend Sales and Accounts Receivable monthly meetings, and assist with monthly bank reconciliations. Additionally, you will 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, and monitor customer financial health and report to business unit management changes in customer risk exposure.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounts receivable or collections experience required
• Working knowledge of GAAP Principles
• High level of competence with MS Office Suite products, especially Excel
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills and aptitude required
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the corporation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ethical, tactful, and dependable

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, strongly preferred.
• Accounting software experience, Intacct a plus
• Values should be consistent with company values: Respect, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus
• Problem Solving Skills

Responsibilities

• Manages Business Unit Accounts Receivable ledgers for Rental Revenues and Customer Damage Claims.
• Coordinates reconciliation of account balances with the General Ledger.
• Monitors accounts receivable disputes and collections related to past-due items.
• Assists in customer dispute administration when requested or where required.
• Daily customer (Business-to-Business) contact for collection call purposes.
• Proactively monitors accounts receivable balances to ensure timely payments.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly ledger analysis for Accounts Receivable and Bad Debt.
• Actively works to attain company accounts receivable quality targets for percent current, Days Sales Outstanding, and the overall improvement (reduction) of business ledger past due balances.
• Monitors and reports to business unit management customer payment trends.
• Attends Sales and Accounts Receivable monthly meetings.
• Assists with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Set up Accounts Payable vendors within the operating system.
• Provides leadership and training to junior staff members.
• Assist with new customer credit review and analysis.
• Monitors customer financial health and reports to business unit management changes in customer risk exposure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts with employer contributions toward HSA
• 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans
• 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding
• Paid vacation time (tiered based on tenure), as well as personal time, sick days and summer half days for certain roles
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Community service opportunities, charity match opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED