Accounts Receivable Associate

Our client is an organization in the Fox Valley area looking for an Accounts Receivable Associate
. Our client is looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. This individual will support daily accounts receivable activities, maintain accurate customer accounts, and work across departments to resolve billing and payment-related questions.

The salary range for this position is $45k-55k + bonus.

The Accounts Receivable Associate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Support daily accounts receivable activities, ensuring customer transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Prepare and distribute customer invoices and related billing documentation.
• Review daily cash activity and provide appropriate reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Apply customer payments and ensure cash receipts are properly reflected within the accounting system.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate outstanding balances, discrepancies, or unapplied payments.
• Research payment variances, including partial payments and other unresolved account activity.
• Review general ledger activity related to accounts receivable and assist in resolving posting discrepancies.
• Process account adjustments and credits while maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Communicate with customers regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and other receivable-related questions.
• Maintain accurate and organized customer account records.
• Partner with internal teams to research billing questions and resolve customer account issues.
• Assist with transportation, shipping, or other billing-related calculations and discrepancies as needed.
• Provide timely updates regarding outstanding receivables and other account issues requiring additional attention.
• Support account reconciliations and other month-end accounting activities.
• Provide backup assistance across the accounting department as needed.
• Participate in process improvements and additional accounting projects based on business needs.

The Accounts Receivable Associate will possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or related accounting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while processing a high volume of information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with customers and internal teams.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies, evaluate information, and determine appropriate next steps.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Accurate data entry and numerical skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative accounting team.
• Strong judgment and discretion when working with confidential financial and customer information.
• Dependable and accountable with consistent follow-through on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to occasionally travel for business needs as required.

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program and company-sponsored benefits, subject to the rules governing those programs.