Senior Accounts Receivable at Wheels in Des Plaines, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Description:



The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the accurate recording of all cash received from customers that need to be correctly applied as dictated by the customer and the daily balancing of cash received and posted against the general ledger. Duties include serving as the backup for all team lead functions for cash applications.


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Daily, research and accurately input cash receipts into the customers' accounts and verify that all cash is applied correctly.


• Research accounts to clear and discrepancies (short payment/ misapplications) and questions that arise.


• Conducts a daily balancing procedure to assure that all cash posting, sales and credits from prior day agrees with general ledger.


• Generates monthly reconciliation of cash received to the general ledger.


• Updating complex Excel reports daily and keeping management updated.


• Assists team lead in reviewing daily work assigned and moving tasks around as needed to ensure all work is completed on time.


• Assists the team lead in training new hires and team members on new tasks.


• Assist with periodic third-party audits, providing supporting documentation.


• Assists in enhancement projects such as system testing, automation and any other improvements which need to be implemented.


• Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.


• Additional ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position's leadership responsibilities involve demonstrating ethics and integrity, developing adaptability, displaying drive and purpose and exhibiting leadership stature.


• Helps to mentor and train newer collectors in collections processes and techniques.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS

• Results focused, solves problems while displaying self-control.


• Accurate, demonstrating numerical and financial astuteness. Works effectively with systems.


• Organized, structured and assumes responsibility. Works with limited supervision.


• Practices listening skills and is highly focused on customer service.


• Successfully negotiates and develops professional partnerships with internal and external clients.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• College degree from a 4-year accredited institution with a concentration in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred.


• 5+ years of experience in cash application and/or collecting on $30m + fortune 500 level portfolios.


• Strong communication and negotiation skills.


• Good math aptitude, basic PC skills and JD Edwards or large ERP system, preferred.


• Good organizational and people skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Strong analytical research and resolution skills.


• Must be articulate and can negotiate payments with all levels of the accounts payable management chain while maintaining professional positive business relationships. Prior accounts receivable cash application experience is required.


• Knowledge of general accounting principles.


• Technically skilled in operating in multiple ERP and various systems.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Strong analytical research and resolution skills.


• Must be articulate and be able to negotiate payments with all levels of the accounts payable management chain while maintaining professional business relationships.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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  Work Environment: This position is in Alpharetta, GA or Des Plaines, IL and operates in a professional office environment.


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  Positions Type/Standard Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.


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  Travel: Minimal travel - from 0% to less than 10%.


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  Physical Demands: Speak, hear, and see, and to use hand and fingers for computer keyboard and phone. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Reach above head to pull paper attachments.

DISCLAIMER



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


EEO Statement



Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.


Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. Apply Now