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AP/AR Specialist
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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
AP/AR Specialist QPS Employment Group 20.00 United States, Illinois, Rockford 4040 East State Street (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026
Position Title:
AP/AR Specialist Wage:
$20.00 per hour QPS Employment Group has a great AP/AR Specialist position available at a company in Rockford, IL. This is a temporary position. AP/AR Specialist Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Post and apply daily payments by matching bank activity and remittance to invoices.
- Resolve short payments, unapplied cash, debit memos, and other payment exceptions.
- Process credit memos and manual billings in a highly accurate and detail oriented manner.
- Investigate account issues and coordinate with internal teams on resolution and escalations.
- Reconcile AR balances, support month-end close, and use aging/performance data to prioritize risk accounts.
- Monitor customer accounts and make decisions regarding credit risks.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
AP/AR Specialist Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of accounts payable experience.
- Familiarity with foreign currencies and ability to convert currencies.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Intermediate Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
? IND017 About us: QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!
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