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AR Specialist

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  • Elgin, IL
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    Job Description



    AR Specialist


    About the AR Specialist Opportunity


    We are seeking a detail-oriented AR Specialist to join a growing accounting team. This AR Specialist role is responsible for cash applications, collections, customer account management, credit administration, and accounts receivable reporting.



    Why This AR Specialist Opportunity Stands Out



    • Diverse Accounts Receivable responsibilities

    • High visibility across Accounting and Customer Service

    • Opportunity to own customer account management processes

    • Mix of cash applications, collections, reporting, and credit administration

    • Stable role with growth potential



    Key Responsibilities for the AR Specialist



    • Post customer payments including cash, ACH, checks, credit cards, and wire transfers.

    • Process credit card payments and maintain payment records.

    • Follow up on past-due accounts and support collection efforts.

    • Review and resolve customer account discrepancies.

    • Maintain existing customer accounts and set up new accounts and credit limits.

    • Process customer credits and support account adjustments.

    • Maintain customer documentation including applications, W-9s, ACH information, and tax certificates.

    • Prepare AR aging reports, invoice copies, and other customer account documentation.



    Qualifications for the AR Specialist


    Required:



    • Accounts Receivable experience

    • Cash application and collections experience

    • Strong customer service and communication skills

    • Attention to detail and organizational skills

    • Excel proficiency


    Preferred:



    • Credit and account setup experience

    • Experience managing customer portals and invoicing

    • Manufacturing or distribution industry experience



    What We're Looking For in an AR Specialist



    • Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills

    • Professional communicator who works well with customers and internal teams

    • Detail-oriented and highly organized

    • Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities

    • A dependable AR Specialist who takes ownership of customer accounts


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationElgin, 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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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Cash Applicationsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Credit Cardsunmatched
    • Credit Processingunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Past Due Accountsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched

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