Accounts Receivable Clerk & Collections

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk & Collections
Employment Type: Evaluation-to-Hire
Location: Onsite in Lake County, IL
Salary Range: $35,000–$60,000, depending on experience

 A growing organization is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk & Collections Specialist to manage customer payments, billing, and AR support activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and is looking for long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer payments, including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit card payments.
• Match payments and maintain accurate AR records.
• Reconcile bank accounts and related account activity.
• Manage a shared customer email inbox and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Handle invoicing tasks, including:
  • Uploading invoices to customer portals
  • Managing special or custom invoicing requests
• Perform light to moderate collections, including contacting customers regarding past-due balances.
• Assist with additional AR functions as needed.
• Support special projects within the finance department.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth customer and billing operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in office administration, accounting, AR, or customer service (flexible for the right candidate).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with Fishbowl and QuickBooks Online a plus.
• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, adaptable, and comfortable in a casual, collaborative culture.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance or accounting but not required.

Work Environment

• Onsite role in an open, collaborative, and sometimes loud office environment.
• Headphones permitted.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with long-tenured employees.
• Work-hard/play-hard environment with weekly team collaboration.

Schedule

• Flexible hours:
  • 7:30am–4:00pm, 8:00am–4:30pm, or 9:00am–5:00pm
• 30-minute lunch (with flexibility to make up time if taking a full hour).
• Full-time onsite.

Benefits Upon Hire

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness club access
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and personal days