What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Aston Carter?
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Accounts Receivable Specialist at
an Engineering Company Downtown
Chicago, IL
Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Record financial transactions (payments, credits, etc.)
• Manage cash application making sure all cash receipts are applied properly.
• Assure that the company’s standard template regarding invoice sample is in place for every customer and being invoiced into the right portal if requested.
• Provide administrative support to the office, including answering emails, assisting with member questions, directing phone calls, etc.
• Serve as first point of contact for members and committees and be able to determine where requests should be routed.
• Reviewing open accounts for collection efforts.
• Making outbound collection emails/calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations.
• Resolves client-billing problems and rescues accounts receivable delinquency, applying good customer service in a timely manner.
• Collect customer payments in accordance with payment due dates.
• Identify issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss them with management.
• Provide timely follow-up on payment arrangements.
• Other duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
○ Cash application
○ Cutting checks
○ Remote check deposits - checks coming
○ Credit cards -
○ Interaction with customers - every other week with phone calls - a 3rd of the vendors - start with a follow up email and then move onto every other week calls -
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERINCE:
• Bachelor’s degree
• College degree required Proficient in MS Office
• Proficient in Concur
• Proficient in Salesforce
- 1 year of AR/AP experience
Requires all full-time employees to submit proof of full vaccination with a vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or by the World Health Organization (WHO) within 60 days of their start date or request a qualified medical or religious accommodation. Employees are considered fully vaccinated based on the CDC’s latest guidance. Please review the CDC’s website for the most up-to-date vaccination guidance.
About Aston Carter:
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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.
Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.
Salary : $23 - $26
