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Cash Application & Collections Specialist

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-25
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 57000 USD Yearly USD 45000.00 57000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Compensation: $45,000 – $57,000 ($23–$29/hour) + bonus

Position Summary

This position supports accounts receivable by applying customer payments, resolving issues, and following up on past due balances. The role focuses on accuracy, speed, and keeping accounts current.

This is a hands‑on role with direct impact on cash flow and business performance.

The Opportunity
  • Work directly on customer payments and collections
  • Partner with Sales and Customer Service to resolve issues
  • Learn and grow in accounting and finance operations
  • Contribute to improving processes and performance
  • Join a stable company where your work has clear, visible impact
Primary Responsibilities
  • Apply customer payments daily (ACH, wire, check, credit card)
  • Resolve unapplied cash, short payments, and discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate records in the system (JD Edwards)
  • Follow up on past due invoices and payment status
  • Work with internal teams to resolve billing and payment issues
  • Support month‑end close and reporting
  • Help improve processes over time
Success Measures
  • Payments are applied accurately and on time
  • Unapplied cash is reduced
  • Past due balances are managed and improving
  • Issues are resolved quickly
  • Records are clean and audit‑ready
Candidate Profile
  • 4–6 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or similar work
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with numbers and systems
  • Able to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Experience
  • Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems
  • Excel experience
Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive pay: $45,000 – $57,000 ($23–$29/hour)
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • 401(k) with 6% company match
  • Paid parental leave, PTO, and holidays
  • Employer-supported health and dental coverage
  • Fitness and wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunities for growth within finance and operations
About Oil‑Dri

Oil‑Dri Corporation of America is a leading specialty minerals manufacturer serving consumer and business‑to‑business markets. We offer the stability of an established manufacturing company with the visibility, ownership, and direct impact of a more closely connected organization. Our teammates help Create Value From Sorbent Minerals every day.

Oil‑Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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