Position Overview
Description
We are looking for a Collections Specialist to join a wholesale distribution organization in Oak Brook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on improving account accuracy, reducing aged receivables, and supporting timely financial operations across collections, cash posting, credits, and returns. The role is well suited for someone who can manage detailed transactional work, investigate discrepancies, and communicate effectively with both customers and internal partners.
Responsibilities:
• Investigate unpaid balances, short payments, and deduction issues to identify causes, determine resolution steps, and drive accounts toward closure.
• Manage a high volume of deduction activity by maintaining organized tracking records and updating status details in Excel.
• Support daily cash posting by manually applying payments that are not successfully matched through standard banking files.
• Review payment excepti...