Accounts Receivable Specialist (IPS Corporation)

About the Role

Job Description:

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Downers Grove, Illinois (hybrid)

About the Company:

IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of solvent cements, adhesives, and specialized plumbing products. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cement for laminating acrylic sheets for aircraft canopies. Today, IPS, with its three operating companies, has nine manufacturing plants and nine distribution centers supporting sales to a diverse set of end markets in 85 countries.

About the Role:

The Account Receivable Specialist is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to ensure timely and accurate financial and administrative operations. Accounts receivable duties include ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, processing and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct Collection Calls for assigned AR Portfolio

• Contact clients for payment resolution

• Investigate and resolve customer queries

• Negotiate payment arrangements

• Resolve payment discrepancies

• Prepare and send of invoices and statements

• Release order holds

• Extend credit to clients

• Process credit applications

• Process credit card payments

• Respond to all customer credit reference inquiries

• Maintain up-to-date billing system and accounts receivable customer files

• Other duties as needed

Education and Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will be energetic, insightful, collaborative, self-motivated, and positive with interest in customer support. Other highly valued skills include:

• High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred

• Commercial collections experience (2- 3 yrs. minimum)

• Knowledge of General Ledger and GL Postings

• Ability to participate and meet multiple deadlines, prioritize work, and work overtime during quarterly and year end or high-volume collection periods

• Experience with J.D. Edwards (Enterprise One) is preferred

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office

• Excellent interpersonal and business communications skills (written and verbal) Must be able to interact professionally with internal and external contacts.

• Accurate and precise attention to detail

Salary Range $24.00 - $27.00 hourly