Accounts Receivable Specialist - Aston Carter : Job Details

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Seeking a highly motivated Accounts Receivable Junior Accountant/AR Clerk to join our finance team in our Mount Prospect, IL headquarters. This role is critical in managing customer accounts, ensuring timely collections, and maintaining accurate financial records. The position is highly visible to senior leadership and involves preparing and presenting cash flow projections during bi-weekly executive meetings. The successful candidate should have experience in a manufacturing environment, be skilled in handling large datasets, and be highly proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring presence in our Mount Prospect office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full Accounts Receivable process, including invoicing, payment application, and collections follow-up.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor aging reports, identify overdue accounts, and coordinate collection efforts.
• Perform high-volume data manipulation and analysis, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
• Prepare and present cash flow projections for bi-weekly executive review meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, shipping, production) to resolve billing issues quickly.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AR reporting and journal entries.
• Support customer credit reviews and maintain accurate credit documentation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 23 years of Accounts Receivable experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Sage 100 ERP experience is a strong plus; experience with other ERP systems also beneficial.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data validation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in interacting with executives.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with EDI, Crystal Reporting, or similar software is advantageous.
• Overall knowledge of accounting, including AP/AR, is valuable.
• Peachtree or similar ERP system experience is beneficial.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Dependable and highly motivated with a manufacturing background.

Work Environment

The work environment is collaborative and supportive, with a small close-knit team working together to ensure success. The position is fully in office, with flexibility to work from home in case of emergency or sickness. Typical start time is 8 am, with some flexibility. The company recently expanded its office space in Mt. Prospect and built a new production facility in Lake Villa, with another facility coming to Glenview. Employees enjoy a respectful workplace culture, competitive benefits, opportunities for skill development and career growth, and lots of free food and treats. This role offers a long-term fit in a financially strong, established company.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Prospect, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.