Accounts Receivable Specialist
Aston Carter
Posted Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005946392
Accounts Receivable Specialist at Growing Manufacturing Firm
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage and oversee accounts receivable functions. This role involves posting payments, processing invoices, resolving past due payments, and maintaining key performance indicators related to accounts receivable.
Responsibilities
- Post payments received daily to the appropriate customer account.
- Process completed delivery notes for invoicing in SAP and submit completed invoices to customers via their preferred delivery method.
- Collaborate with customers and internal departments such as Sales, Quality, Shipping, and Customer Service to resolve past due payments.
- Prepare and update the AR Aging report weekly by customer and present it to the Accounting Supervisor and CFO for review.
- Prepare and process credit/debit notes in SAP to resolve issues such as pricing, quality, and quantity, and communicate these to customers.
- Prepare monthly statements and email them to customers for review.
Essential Skills
- 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably with accounts receivable.
- Proficiency with SAP or related systems and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
- High School Diploma or GED.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Several years of SAP experience.
- Experience in the manufacturing or heavy machinery industry.
- Experience managing other aspects within accounting.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude and responsiveness.
- Ability to manage workload efficiently and support teammates.
Work Environment
The position is 100% onsite, operating Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, with flexibility for early start or leave by up to 60 minutes. The work environment is a modern and professional office setting, with engagement across departments such as Customer Service, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Operations. The noise level is moderate, and the role requires occasional presence on the shop floor of a traditional engineering facility.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Loves Park, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Loves Park,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Contact Information
Email: mizimmermann@astoncarter.com
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