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Accounts Receivable Clerk

CFS

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
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    Skills

    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Sales Taxunmatched
    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

    Description



    Accounts Receivable Clerk



    About the Accounts Receivable Clerk Role


    Our client is seeking a detail‑oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to assist their AR team with a time‑sensitive, high‑visibility project. The primary focus of this assignment will be gathering and validating sales tax exemption certificates, updating tracking spreadsheets, and uploading documentation into internal systems and tax portals. This role supports a large, fast‑paced A/R department and requires strong accuracy, follow‑through, and comfort working with multiple systems.



    Responsibilities for the Accounts Receivable Clerk:



    • Request and collect sales tax certificates from customers, ensuring all necessary documentation is received before the project deadline.

    • Update and maintain Excel tracking sheets as certificates are completed.

    • Log into the client’s ERP system to review required screens for each customer record.

    • Upload documents into the designated tax portal, ensuring accuracy and proper file organization.

    • Work closely with the existing A/R team to stay aligned on progress and ensure deadlines are met.



    Qualifications for the Accounts Receivable Clerk:



    • Basic to intermediate Excel abilities, including accurate data entry and updating spreadsheets.

    • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high‑volume tasks efficiently.

    • Excellent time‑management skills to meet a firm project deadline (end of March).

    • Professional, reliable, and comfortable working fully onsite.



    Work Environment



    • Business casual setting.

    • Collaborative A/R team with approximately 12 onsite employees.

    • Direct support from the A/R Manager throughout the project.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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