Part-Time AR Specialist

Overview

Job Title:

Part-Time Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist

Location: Wood Dale, IL (on-site initially; hybrid option available after approximately 2 months)

Duration: 3 months with potential for extension

Schedule: Part-time (approximately 20–22 hours per week)

Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience

• Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and on time through the company’s ERP system
• Record and apply incoming payments (checks, ACH, credit cards) to customer accounts
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances
• Communicate with customers to resolve billing discrepancies, payment delays, or credit issues
• Process credit memos, adjustments, and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including AR-related journal entries
• Prepare and maintain AR reports for management review
• Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain proper documentation
• Provide general accounting and administrative support as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment preferred
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to work collaboratively