Robert Half • Itasca, IL 60143
Job #2700158826
Description
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Clerk in the retail industry. This role is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for managing customer contacts and vendor portals to collect amounts due, managing all functional aspects of credit and collections, evaluating account chargebacks and deductions, and collaborating with various teams as needed.
Utilizing customer contacts and vendor portals to collect amounts due from customers
Managing all functional aspects of credit and collections for sales to third-party distributors
Making daily contacts via vendor portal, emails, and calls to customers
Evaluating account chargebacks and deductions and working with Sales and Operations teams as needed
Crediting accounts with accurate coding for approved deductions and collecting for unapproved chargebacks/deductions
Performing customer account reconciliations with thorough explanations
Providing credit hold information to the Sales team
Collaborating with Finance on accrual for retroactive rebates and allowances
Pursuing continuous improvements of processes, such as collaborating with operations on logistics process improvements
Reviewing accounts receivable aging routinely and providing past-due updates to management through monthly reporting and on an as-needed basis.
This role requires skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Cash Applications, Cash Collections, Commercial Collections, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP.
Requirements - Proficiency in account reconciliation with attention to detail
Experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) management
Familiarity with billing procedures and practices
Ability to handle cash applications and cash collections effectively
Experience with commercial collections and understanding of related legal regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis
Experience working with Oracle for financial management
Knowledge of QuickBooks for accounting and financial tasks
Familiarity with SAP for enterprise resource planning
Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with customers and team members
Problem-solving skills and ability to handle financial discrepancies
High level of organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Basic understanding of retail industry dynamics.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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