Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable SpecialistWe are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization in Deerfield, Illinois. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in receivables operations and can manage billing, payment application, and customer account follow-up with accuracy.

The role will work across daily cash activity, commercial collections, and deduction review to help maintain healthy account balances and consistent financial reporting.Responsibilities:Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records for ongoing billing activity.Apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and reconcile cash transactions in a timely manner.Monitor outstanding balances, follow up on overdue invoices, and manage commercial collection efforts professionally.Investigate payment discrepancies, short pays, and deductions to determine root causes and support resolution.Review daily cash activity and ensure all receipts are recorded correctly within receivables records.Partner with internal teams to address billing questions, account issues, and documentation needed for payment resolution.Maintain organized account details and provide updates on aged receivables, collection status, and unresolved items.