Location: Wheeling, IL
Salary Range: Up to $90,000
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k
Role Overview:
The Accounts Receivable Lead serves as a key member of the finance team and is responsible for overseeing the full life cycle of Accounts Receivable operations. This role manages high-value customer accounts, drives collection activities, evaluates credit risk, and ensures compliance with construction-related lien and waiver requirements. The ideal candidate excels at balancing analytical precision with proactive communication, helping maintain strong customer relationships while safeguarding the company’s financial position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable activities for high-dollar and key customer accounts.
- Lead collection efforts, ensuring timely payment and effective resolution of outstanding balances.
- Review customer payment trends; recommend adjustments to credit terms or financial arrangements as needed.
- Prepare and present A/R aging and metric-driven reports for management, providing insight into overall portfolio health.
- Facilitate monthly AR review meetings and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Conduct credit checks and assess creditworthiness for new and existing customers.
- Recommend credit limits and terms based on analysis and company policy.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for major accounts, ensuring consistent communication and escalation when needed.
- Gather supporting documentation for large-scale projects and high-value receivables.
- Prepare and process waivers, preliminary notices, and liens in accordance with state-specific statutes and deadlines.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, and internal teams to confirm payment status and resolve compliance-related inquiries.
- Utilize Outlook and ERP systems for correspondence, data entry, and retrieval of financial information.
- Create, refine, and maintain advanced Excel reports (including VLOOKUPs and data analysis) to support financial visibility and decision-making.
- Partner with leadership during monthly and year-end closing activities.
- Lead special projects aimed at improving AR processes and efficiency across the department.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, including construction-related AR/collections.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel functions.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate with a high level of self-direction.
- Prior experience within the construction industry.
- Familiarity with lien laws, waiver processes, and construction billing practices.
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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