Job Title: AP/AR Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL (Bronzville)
Salary Range: $55k-62k
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Role Overview: Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for an AP/AR Specialist. Our client located on the South Side of Chicago is looking for an AP/AR Specialist to join their team on a Contract-to-Hire basis. They are seeking an individual that has experience with vendor portals, ERP systems, and strong Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and route invoices through an automated AP workflow system, ensuring accurate coding and proper approvals.
- Manage day-to-day Accounts Receivable activities, including maintaining customer accounts and researching outstanding balances.
- Work extensively within customer and vendor portals to manage invoices, account information, and payment-related inquiries.
- Perform business-to-business collections through a combination of phone calls and email outreach.
- Apply customer payments accurately and maintain cash application records.
- Monitor and maintain AR aging reports, following up on past-due balances and discrepancies.
- Prioritize collections for key high-volume national customers while also managing smaller customer accounts.
- Research and resolve discrepancies between customer payments, invoices, and account balances.
- Work across multiple ERP/accounting systems and adapt to different processes and workflows.
- Utilize Excel for reporting, analysis, and reconciliation activities, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
- Maintain accurate financial and customer records through consistent data entry and documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to resolve billing, payment, and account issues.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced office environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of experience
- Vendor portal experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables & VLOOKUP)
- Multiple ERP system experience
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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