Accounts Receivable Administrator
The Accounts Receivable Administrator supports the finance department by processing and reconciling customer invoices and payments, resolving discrepancies, and preparing accounts receivable reports. This entry-level role requires strong data analysis and communication skills to ensure accurate financial records and effective customer account management.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This Accounts Receivable Administrator role is a support position within the finance team. You will be responsible for accurate, timely processing and posting of customer invoices and payments, plus routine A/R tasks that keep customer accounts current.
- Receive, reconcile and process all customer invoices
- Correct and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- Reconcile short pays and skipped invoices
- Scan and file customer invoices and related documents
- Apply cash and checks to customer accounts
- Print and email customer A/R statements
- Prepare A/R reporting (monthly and ad-hoc)
Who This Role Is For
This is an entry-level position ideal for candidates beginning their accounting/finance career or those with 1–2 years of related office experience. You will work closely with the A/R supervisor and finance team to maintain accurate customer account records.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
Experience
- Entry-level — previous internships or coursework in accounting helpful
Professional skills
- Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to read, write and speak English
- Able to analyze basic data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations
Compensation & Location
- Estimated annual pay: $59,833 per year (estimated)
- Location: Bartlett, IL
Note: Compensation shown is the employer-provided estimate from the posting.
Why Apply via Careertakes
Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiting platform for this vacancy. Applying here also gives you potential access to additional matched opportunities on the Careertakes platform. The confidential client will make final hiring decisions.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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