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Creative Financial Staffing
AR Specialist
Career Insights for Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$45,316 / year median in Illinois
-10% projected decline
Job Description
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } 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