Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Description The Accounts Receivable & Sales Order Administrator plays a crucial role in the order-to-cash process, encompassing sales order processing, invoicing, collections, and customer account management. This position collaborates with Sales, Finance, Customer Experience, and Commercial Operations teams to ensure accurate transactions, timely cash collection, and a positive customer experience. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of their work. Responsibilities

- Process customer purchase orders and sales orders within an ERP system.
- Manage invoicing, collections, and accounts receivable activities.
- Follow up with customers regarding outstanding invoices and payment status.
- Monitor aging reports and support cash collection efforts.
- Maintain accurate customer account, billing, and payment records.
- Reconcile information across ERP, CRM, and reporting systems with internal teams to resolve order, billing, and customer account issues.
- Support reporting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

- 5+ years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, Order Management, or Order-to-Cash experience.
- Strong collections experience with direct customer interaction.
- Experience working within an ERP system.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- SAP experience.
- Manufacturing or distribution industry experience preferred.

Work Environment This position offers a hybrid work environment based in Naperville, with no more than two days per week on-site. The role provides high autonomy and ownership with minimal micromanagement, within a collaborative, entrepreneurial atmosphere where ideas and improvements are valued
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Naperville, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $65000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Naperville, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Naperville,IL.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.