• Accounts Receivable Accounting Clerk

    ITW (Elgin, IL)


    Job Description:

    Shakeproof Automotive is a $150 million-dollar cold heading division within Illinois Tool Works.

     

    The Accounting Clerk will report to the AP/AR Supervisor and will be responsible for supporting the accounting team with system entries for customers and other clerical duties. The Accounting Clerk must be a fast learner, detail oriented, quickly process high volume tasks, and balance multiple responsibilities.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    + Distribute daily invoices to customers through mail/email

    + Retrieve and post cash daily

    + Execute all collection efforts that contribute to an AR past due reduction (less than 1% monthly)

    + Making outbound collection calls and or emails in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations

    + Maintain customer relationship through resolving customer concerns, complaints, and inquiries using exceptional problem-solving skills

    + Work proactively with other departments in identifying and resolving accounts receivable related issues including debits/credits

    + Maintain Customer data to ensure address/terms accuracy

    + Maintain Customers Sales and Use Tax certificates of exemption

    + Performs other duties/projects assigned including assisting with month end close

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    + High school diploma or equivalent required.

    + 3 or more years of job-related experience in an accounting environment.

    + Must have strong analytical skills, work with minimal supervision, be highly motivated

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    + Able to effectively work in a cross-functional team environment.

    + Moderate proficiency of Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel required

    + Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities

    + Excellent decision-making skills

    + Commitment to continuous improvement

     

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to follow work instructions and job training requirements. Individual must be able to use a computer and perform typical office-type work for much of the workday with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Compensation Information:

    $23.80 - $28.30