[ Position ]

Accounting Specialist - AR

[ Summary ]

A global freight forwarder is seeking an Accounting Specialist - AR to be responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable duties. In this role, you will handle customer payments, outstanding debt collection, cash application, account reconciliation, credit management, and month-end closing. As a main point of contact, you will frequently interact with customers and third-party payment vendors on a daily basis, providing quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.

[ Essential Duties ]

Accounts Receivable & Cash Application

・Send invoices to customers and provide professional, timely follow-up on payment arrangements.

・Apply customer payments in the system and perform bank reconciliation.

・Identify and resolve issues with billing and customer payments.

Collections & Relationship Management

・Monitor and report on collection activity and accounts receivable status.

・Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with customers, team members, and third-party vendors.

Credit Management & Database Maintenance

・Assist in the credit approval process for new customers when needed.

・Monitor and maintain the AR customer database.

Month-End & Administrative Support

・Assist with month-end/year-end closing, financial audits, and other accounting or administrative projects as needed.

[ Working Hours / Working Style ]

・9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
・Travel Required: 0 to 5%

[ Working Location ]

Elk Grove Village, IL

[ Salary / Benefit ]

・Salary: $21.90/hour ~ $31.37/hour

・Benefits:

・100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, term life/AD&D, and HRA

・Voluntary Short-Term Disability

・16 Days Paid Time Off

・6 Paid Holidays

・401(k) with company match

[ Qualifications ]

・Experience: 2 to 4 years in the air freight industry preferred.

・Education: High School diploma/GED required. An Accounting degree or a degree in a related field is preferred.

・Skills:

・Proficiency in Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, Outlook).

・Strong problem-solving, documentation, research, resolution, and data analysis skills.

・AS400 experience is a plus.

・Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.

・Communication: Good soft skills to maintain solid relationships with customers, vendors (banks, third-party payment vendors), and internal team members.