Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $27.00 -$30.00 / Hourly

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team in a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, deduction resolution, and EDI transaction oversight.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in AR operations and hands-on experience with EDI systems , including identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving transmission or mapping issues.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Generate and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner using NetSuite
• Ensure billing aligns with customer agreements, pricing structures, and shipping documentation
• Maintain accurate customer account records and aging reports within NetSuite

Collections

• Manage collections activities to ensure timely payment from customers
• Communicate with customers regarding past-due balances and payment discrepancies
• Partner with sales and customer service teams to resolve payment delays

Deductions & Dispute Management

• Research and resolve customer deductions related to pricing, shortages, promotions, or chargebacks
• Work cross-functionally with sales, logistics, and customer service to validate and resolve claims
• Track deduction trends and identify root causes to prevent recurring issues

EDI Management & Troubleshooting (Critical Function)

• Monitor and maintain EDI transactions for invoices, remittance, and customer communications
• Investigate and resolve EDI errors, transmission failures, and mapping discrepancies
• Identify root causes of recurring EDI issues and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external EDI vendors or trading partners to ensure data integrity and process efficiency

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably in manufacturing, food & beverage, or CPG environments
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite for invoicing, cash application, and AR reporting
• Hands-on experience with EDI transactions (e.g., 810, 820, 850) and troubleshooting EDI issues
• Strong background in collections, invoicing, and deduction resolution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred

• Experience working with large retail or distributor customers
• Familiarity with trade promotions, chargebacks, and high-volume transactional environments

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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