Accounts Receivable Clerk

CFS

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52,000–$62,000
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Follow Through, Organizational Skills, Sales Tax, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

Accounts Receivable Clerk


About the Accounts Receivable Clerk Role

Our client is seeking a detail‑oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to assist their AR team with a time‑sensitive, high‑visibility project. The primary focus of this assignment will be gathering and validating sales tax exemption certificates, updating tracking spreadsheets, and uploading documentation into internal systems and tax portals. This role supports a large, fast‑paced A/R department and requires strong accuracy, follow‑through, and comfort working with multiple systems.


Responsibilities for the Accounts Receivable Clerk:

  • Request and collect sales tax certificates from customers, ensuring all necessary documentation is received before the project deadline.
  • Update and maintain Excel tracking sheets as certificates are completed.
  • Log into the client’s ERP system to review required screens for each customer record.
  • Upload documents into the designated tax portal, ensuring accuracy and proper file organization.
  • Work closely with the existing A/R team to stay aligned on progress and ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications for the Accounts Receivable Clerk:

  • Basic to intermediate Excel abilities, including accurate data entry and updating spreadsheets.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high‑volume tasks efficiently.
  • Excellent time‑management skills to meet a firm project deadline (end of March).
  • Professional, reliable, and comfortable working fully onsite.

Work Environment

  • Business casual setting.
  • Collaborative A/R team with approximately 12 onsite employees.
  • Direct support from the A/R Manager throughout the project.
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MaxSalary: USD62000
MinSalary: USD52000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/