Accounts Receivable Coordinator

The Hill Group - Franklin Park, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Franklin Park, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Service Accounts Receivable Coordinator at The Hill Group is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the accounting team by managing incoming payments, ensuring accurate billing, and timely receipt of payments. This entry-level position involves routine accounting duties, invoicing, payment processing, account reconciliation, and contributing to the month-end financial closing process under the guidance of the accounting supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming payments and ensure clients are billed correctly.
• Process invoices and payments in a timely manner.
• Perform account reconciliation and maintain financial records.
• Handle inquiries related to accounts receivable.
• Contribute to the month-end financial closing process.
• Verify and post business transactions to ledgers and databases.
• Work with Account Managers to provide and maintain monthly reports.
• Follow up with overdue invoices from customers professionally.
• Setup and utilize various 3rd party invoice portals as required by customers.
• Resolve billing and collection issues in a timely manner according to company policies.
• Prepare lien waivers and provide W-9's when required.
• Process credit card transactions with sensitivity.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic financial and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning new systems.
• Some coursework in finance or accounting preferred.
• One to two years of experience in accounts receivable or billing preferred.
• Strong communication skills.