
Accounts Receivable & Credit Specialist
GCG
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $28 - $35 per hour
Tech Stack
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
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