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Title: Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist Location: Northbrook, IL Contract: 6+ month contract with potential to be permanently brought on after contract Pay: $28-32/hour Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remote Summary: Seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist, with a primary focus on cash application, account reconciliations, journal entries, and customer account management. The ideal candidate has recent SAP experience, a background in accounting and accounts receivable, and experience working with forward contracts. This individual should be reliable, proactive, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities: Analyze and reconcile customer forward contracts to ensure accurate processing and account records Prepare customer refunds with detailed supporting documentation for review and approval Review daily automated cash application activity, process lockbox uploads, generate bank reports, and prepare cash application data and check batches Research and resolve customer payment discrepancies and disputes by working directly with customers and internal teams Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations and prepare related journal entries Respond to customer inquiries and resolve account issues promptly and professionally Assist with special projects, ad hoc reporting, internal and external audits, and customer-specific requests Provide backup support for vendor maintenance, including account setup and updates, as well as travel administration Qualifications: Recent, hands-on experience using SAP in an accounting or accounts receivable environment Experience working with customer forward contracts Strong accounts receivable and general accounting knowledge, including preparing and posting journal entries Experience with cash application processes and the ability to review automated transactions for accuracy Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PivotTables and VLOOKUP is preferred

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Level

Senior

Salary

$28-32/hour

Location

Winnetka, IL

Occupation

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Industry

Office Administrative Services

Posted

yesterday

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