Accounts Receivable Specialist

$39,790 - $41,538/Yr

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

• Perform routine accounting duties within a fast-paced accounting department while adhering to established standards and protocols.
• Verify and post business transactions to ledgers and databases.
• Work with Account Managers to provide and maintain monthly reports and review costs prior to invoicing.
• Follow up with overdue invoices from customers in a professional manner.
• Setup and utilize various 3rd party invoice portals customers require.
• Resolve all billing and collection issues in a timely manner per company policies.
• Prepare lien waivers and provide W-9's when required.
• Process credit card transactions with the required sensitivity of the task.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic financial and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and high level of attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office experience and aptitude for learning new systems.
• 1-2 years of experience in accounts receivable or billing experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Some coursework in finance or accounting preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance