GCG

Accounts Receivable & Credit Specialist

GCG

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: IllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $28 - $35 per hour

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About the role

  • Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, focusing on timely collections and delinquency reduction (DSO)
  • Conduct collection calls and written correspondence in a goal-oriented, high-volume environment
  • Provide responsive customer service related to billing inquiries, short payments, disputes, and account discrepancies
  • Monitor and maintain assigned accounts, including adjustments, reconciliations, and small balance write-offs
  • Partner closely with Sales and, when needed, senior leadership to accelerate the resolution of past-due accounts
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date account postings for checks, ACH, wire, and credit card payments
  • Research and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies
  • Process debit and credit memos as needed to ensure accurate account balances
  • Retrieve and process mail from the company PO Box and complete manual bank deposits as required
  • Manually process credit card payments through third-party systems when necessary
  • Manage customer billing and payment activity within customer portals
  • Document account activity clearly and consistently to support internal reporting and collaboration

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of accounts receivable and collections experience
  • Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Solid customer service and communication skills, including professional collections conversations
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with sales and internal partners
  • Working knowledge of accounting and ERP/manufacturing systems
  • Proficiency with basic financial calculations, including percentages, ratios, and reconciliations
  • Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team environment
Benefits
  • Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options (CDHP and PPO)
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Generous time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and compassionate care leave
  • Wellness and support programs including EAP resources, wellness incentives, and telehealth
  • Additional benefits such as dental and vision coverage, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
  • A people-first culture that values collaboration, accountability, and long-term growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts receivablecollectionsbilling inquiriesfinancial calculationsreconciliationsdebit memoscredit memosACH paymentswire paymentscredit card payments
Soft Skills
attention to detailcustomer servicecommunication skillscollaborationability to manage multiple prioritiesindependent workteam contribution
Certifications
Associate degree in Accounting