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We are looking for a detail-oriented Collections Specialist to support accounts receivable activities for a wholesale distribution organization in Addison, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on managing aging accounts, processing customer payments, and helping reduce portfolio backlogs while maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with reconciliations, understands core accounting concepts such as debits and credits, and can use Excel for basic tracking and reporting.
Job Responsibility
Review outstanding customer balances and follow up on overdue accounts to improve collection results and reduce aging exposure
Assist with maintaining and analyzing aging reports to identify payment trends, priority accounts, and past-due balances
Apply and process credit card payments accurately while ensuring transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounts
Perform light account reconciliation work to resolve discrepancies between customer balances, payments, and account activity
Support efforts to address a backlog of assigned portfolios by organizing collection activity and documenting follow-up actions
Work closely with accounts receivable processes to post cash activity and help keep customer accounts current and accurate
Verify financial entries by recognizing the proper treatment of debits and credits during collection and reconciliation tasks
Requirements
Experience supporting collections, cash application, or accounts receivable functions in a business environment
Working knowledge of aging accounts, billing follow-up, and credit and collections processes
Ability to perform basic account reconciliations and identify payment or balance discrepancies
Understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including the difference between debit and credit entries
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking balances, reviewing reports, and organizing account data
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling customer payments and financial records
Effective communication skills for following up on outstanding balances and coordinating with internal teams
What we offer
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time