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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 maintaining healthy aging balances, processing customer payments, and assisting with account review and follow-up. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with financial records, understands core accounting concepts, and can help reduce outstanding portfolio backlogs through accurate and timely collection support.
Job Responsibility
Review aging reports regularly to identify overdue balances and prioritize collection efforts
Assist with reconciling customer accounts by researching discrepancies and matching payments to outstanding invoices
Process credit card payments accurately and ensure transactions are recorded correctly in the appropriate accounts
Support the resolution of backlog items across assigned portfolios through consistent follow-up and documentation
Apply knowledge of debits and credits when reviewing account activity and investigating payment issues
Work with accounts receivable information to help maintain accurate balances and improve collection performance
Use basic Excel functions to organize account details, track payment activity, and update collection records
Requirements
Experience supporting collections, accounts receivable, or billing-related functions
Familiarity with aging accounts and the ability to interpret aging reports effectively
Working knowledge of account reconciliation, including reviewing payment and invoice differences
Understanding of debit and credit concepts within day-to-day accounting activity
Ability to process or support customer payment activity, including credit card transactions
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, sorting, and reviewing financial data
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple account follow-ups accurately
What we offer
medical
vision
dental
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) (if eligible)
deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time