Accounts Receivable Specialist

3 weeks ago


Downers Grove, United States IPS Corporation Full time

**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**:
In this hybrid Downers Grove based non-exempt role, the Account Receivable Specialist will use their exceptional detail-oriented organization skills to provide financial, administrative, and clerical support for the organization. They’ll play a crucial role to ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable transactions, maintaining positive relationships with clients and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. Reporting to the Credits & Collections Manager also located in Downers Grove, this person will need to have at minimum 2+ years of experience in commercial collections as well as a high school diploma.

Target Salary: $24/hour

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- 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
- Produce reports as required by management
- Release order holds
- Extend credit to clients
- 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 assigned

**What You Need To Have**
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Focused attention to detail and problem solving skills
- A curiosity and an aptitude for learning new software and systems

**Education and Experience Requirements**
- 2+ years commercial collections experience
- High school diploma
- 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
- Proficient knowledge of Excel
- Preferred skills and qualifications_
- Finance/Accounting college degree
- Experience with J.D. Edwards ERP

**What We Offer**

We're a rapidly growing midsized company with a customer-centric mentality operating fast and lean. We think big, embrace problem solving, and believe our proven business system gives us a competitive edge in the markets we play. Through experience in this role, mentoring and via formal instruction, we will grow your career and develop you based off your strengths and interests.

A career with IPS Corporation will push you and challenge you, providing growth opportunities and the prospects to advance your career. If you are a driven performer, you will work with committed, like-minded people, giving you the support to reach your full potential.
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Insurance Benefits - Medical (Aetna), Dental (Delta Dental), Vision (Aetna Vision)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Voluntary Benefits - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
- Basic Life insurance with dependent coverage optional
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Short term & Long-Term disability
- Tuition assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Professional Development Classes



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