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Accounts Receivable Specialist
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
Lakeshore Beverage
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details
Job Location:
LSB-Halsted St - Chicago, IL 60609
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 hourly
Job Shift: Day
Lakeshore Beverage is currently seeking a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the accounting team. The accounts receivable specialist has responsibility for managing our receivables with a strong focus on collections. This individual should have excellent attention to detail and have the ability to communicate effectively with other departments and customers.
Responsibilities- Accurately post payments to customer accounts in a timely manner.
- Respond to customer and internal department inquiries via phone and email, providing prompt and professional assistance.
- Identify and elevate discrepancies to the management team, monitor slow-paying accounts, and recommend accounts for collection action as necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable records, ensuring timely application of credits and collections, proper accounting of uncollectible amounts, and resolution of outstanding discrepancies.
- Manage all independent customer accounts for the warehouse, as well as selected key accounts serviced by multiple warehouse locations.
- Oversee and maintain the status of the Accounts Receivable (AR) aging report.
- Provide occasional evening coverage for route closings during team member PTO or scheduling needs.
- Minimum of two years of experience in an accounts receivable role.
- Bachelor’s degree or completion of relevant college coursework preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level).
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and applicable collection regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, and manage financial transactions.
- High level of accuracy in data entry and attention to detail.
- Experience working with spreadsheets and AR systems, preferably VIP (Route Accounting System).
- Strong customer service orientation and effective communication skills.
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