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Accounts Receivable/ Deductions Specialist

6 Degrees
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

Accounts Receivable / Deductions Specialist

Temp to possible hire / Part-Time, Remote – Flexible Hours)

Join a socially conscious company that is making a difference! Our client is a mission-driven food manufacturer committed to ethical business practices and sustainability.

You’ll be working in a small, close-knit team of 3-4 people, where your contributions will have a direct impact.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Work from anywhere – fully remote position!
  • Set your own hours – as long as the work gets done, your schedule is up to you.
  • Part-time with room to grow – start with 20-25 hours per week , with potential for full-time, permanent employment.
  • Awesome benefits if hired perm, including :

o 70% Paid Medical, Dental, & Vision

o 401K with Company Match

o Free Life Insurance

o Paid Parental Leave

o Unlimited PTO

Position Overview

The Accounts Receivable / Deductions Specialist will be responsible for all Accounts Receivable, order processing, and other accounting tasks.

This role requires a highly motivated individual with strong communication skills, familiarity with GAAP accounting rules, and basic knowledge of ERP systems like QuickBooks and NetSuite.

This position reports directly to the Director of Finance and is ideal for someone who thrives in a mission-driven, team-oriented environment and is passionate about meeting stretch objectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Order Processing

  • Process orders received from customers
  • Compare orders to weekly anticipated demand
  • Highlight variances and perform root-cause analysis related to significant outliers
  • Accounts Receivable

  • Process invoices
  • Compare invoices to purchase orders and bills of lading
  • Process credits and payments
  • Follow up with customers regarding late payments
  • Deduction Verification / Dispute

  • Analyze payments received from customers and confirm accuracy of deductions
  • Dispute inaccurate deductions and follow up for repayment as necessary
  • Ad-hoc Projects

  • Assist with special projects and reporting as needed
  • Job Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in accounts receivable or a similar role
  • Strong A / R and deductions experience , CPG background a plus
  • Associate’s degree in Accounting / Finance is preferred but not required
  • Familiarity with GAAP rules
  • Basic knowledge of ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar)
  • Intermediate Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and SUMIF statements
  • Experience with Confido software is a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
  • This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for part-time work with extreme flexibility and the potential to transition into a full-time role with incredible benefits.

    Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

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