Accounts Receivable Specialist

Responsibilities

Do you have what it takes to shape a better tomorrow? In the Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Actuator Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose:
Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

We have an exciting opening for Accounting Assistant in Des Plaines, IL. This position will perform a variety of accounts receivable, collections, and credit functions to meet monthly deadlines and month end closings, while also assisting accounting personnel with general accounting duties and projects.

We're looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.

• Apply daily cash and ACH payments to customer accounts.
• Apply transfer IN's and OUT's to customer accounts.
• Research and work to clear customer debits and credit balances on accounts.
• Ensure credit requests are approved and processed in a timely manner.
• Maintain and review credit hold customer list.
• Forward invoices and statements to customers upon request.
• Create standard work documentation for the Order to Cash (O2C) process.
• Train team members on cash application, debit resolution, and collections.
• Prepare journal entries during the month end close process.
• Maintain customer master files in system.
• Contact customers with past due balances and work to facilitate payment in a timely manner.
• Work together with Customer Service Centers, multiple Parker divisions, and Parker field sales force on AR activities.
• Provide world class customer service with respect to all customer requests.
• Work with Corporate Credit to help establish and maintain acceptable credit limits for customers.

• High school degree or equivalent. Associate degree (Preferred)
• 3 or more years of experience in the areas of accounts receivable, collections and credit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.

• Above average communication skills, allowing for clear and accurate oral and written information exchange.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Must be able to work and participate in a team environment.

• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!
• Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.

If you don't find yourself in all points, apply anyway, because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us!

Have we sparked your interest?

Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible - we look forward to getting to know you. Please apply with your complete application documents directly online.

• Pay Range: $21.69/hr to $36.15/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

Drug-Free Workplace:
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.