Accounts Receivable Accounting Clerk

Job Description:

Shakeproof Automotive is a $150 million-dollar cold heading division within Illinois Tool Works.

The Accounting Clerk will report to the AP/AR Supervisor and will be responsible for supporting the accounting team with system entries for customers and other clerical duties. The Accounting Clerk must be a fast learner, detail oriented, quickly process high volume tasks, and balance multiple responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Distribute daily invoices to customers through mail/email
• Retrieve and post cash daily
• Execute all collection efforts that contribute to an AR past due reduction (less than 1% monthly)
• Making outbound collection calls and or emails in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations
• Maintain customer relationship through resolving customer concerns, complaints, and inquiries using exceptional problem-solving skills
• Work proactively with other departments in identifying and resolving accounts receivable related issues including debits/credits
• Maintain Customer data to ensure address/terms accuracy
• Maintain Customers Sales and Use Tax certificates of exemption
• Performs other duties/projects assigned including assisting with month end close

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 or more years of job-related experience in an accounting environment.
• Must have strong analytical skills, work with minimal supervision, be highly motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to effectively work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Moderate proficiency of Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel required
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to follow work instructions and job training requirements. Individual must be able to use a computer and perform typical office-type work for much of the workday with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation Information:

$23.80 - $32.30