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.
Lombard, IL Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $60,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Paid sick time Qualifications Customer communication High school diploma or GED Business Administration Business Associate's degree Time management Full Job Description Job Summary GCPRO is a growing restoration company providing professional restoration and property recovery services. We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team and help manage billing, collections, customer accounts, and incoming payments. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or accounting, preferably within the restoration, construction, roofing, property management, insurance, or related service industries. This position requires someone who is organized, persistent, professional, and comfortable following up on outstanding balances while maintaining positive relationships with customers, insurance representatives, property managers, and other business partners. Responsibilities Manage day-to-day accounts receivable (AR) activities Prepare, review, and send customer invoices Apply and post customer payments accurately Monitor outstanding balances and accounts receivable aging reports Follow up on past-due invoices and maintain consistent collection efforts Contact customers and appropriate parties regarding outstanding balances Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and payment disputes Reconcile customer accounts and payment activity Maintain accurate customer account records Track open invoices and ensure timely payment follow-up Assist with insurance-related billing and collections when applicable Communicate professionally with customers, insurance carriers, adjusters, property managers, and other parties regarding payment status Work closely with management and accounting to identify and resolve outstanding receivables Assist with month-end accounts receivable reconciliation and reporting Maintain accurate records of collection activity, payment arrangements, and account status Identify delinquent accounts and escalate collection concerns when necessary Help improve AR processes, collection procedures, and cash-flow efficiency Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned Qualifications 2+ years experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections or accounting Restoration, construction, roofing, insurance, property management, or service-industry accounting experience is strongly preferred Understanding of the full accounts receivable cycle Experience with invoicing, payment posting, account reconciliation, and collections Ability to read and manage AR aging reports Strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational and time-management skills Professional written and verbal communication skills Comfortable making collection calls and following up consistently on unpaid invoices Ability to handle sensitive financial information professionally and confidentially Ability to manage multiple customer accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving and account-research skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting/ERP software is preferred High school diploma or equivalent required Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Property restoration Water damage restoration Fire and smoke restoration Mitigation Construction Roofing Insurance billing Accounts receivable collections Construction accounting What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their accounts and understands that successful accounts receivable management requires both accuracy and consistent follow-up. The right candidate will be comfortable reviewing aging reports, identifying overdue balances, communicating with customers and insurance-related parties, resolving account issues, and working proactively to keep receivables current. If you have experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, accounting, construction accounting, or restoration industry billing, we encourage you to apply. Apply today to join the GCPRO team.
Pay:
$45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off
