Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview

Position: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Northbrook, IL 60062

Supervisor: Finance Director

Schedule: Monday through Friday / 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Job Type: Full Time – Exempt / Salary

• Process and post payments, tuition, donations, and program revenue accurately
• Maintain accounts receivable records and assist with collections follow-up
• Prepare bank deposits and assist with monthly reconciliations and reporting
• Support billing for programs, school districts, and state agencies
• Assist families with payment plans and financial assistance processes
• Collaborate with Finance, Development, and Program teams to ensure accurate records across systems
• Provide timely, professional, and compassionate communication with families, donors, and stakeholders
• Support audits, month-end processes, and other finance-related projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Accounting
• Experience in accounts receivable (or accounts payable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the following systems is helpful:
  Quick Books, Donor Perfect Online (Fundraising), Therap (Adult program billing), ROCS (state billing system), FACTS Management (tuition collection + assistance application), Camp Minder (Camp in Touch) – registration + payments

• Affordable healthcare plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Sick Time
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement