Accounts Recievable
CFS
Northfield, IL
Accounts Receivable Specialist
About the Opportunity
Our client, a highly respected organization with a strong team environment, is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to support increased workload during their busy season. This temporary role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of independent work and teamwork, thrives under deadlines, and brings strong professionalism to their daily tasks.
Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Receivable Specialist:
This role focuses on two primary areas:
1. Collections – 50%
- Manage outbound and inbound collections activity
- Support clean‑up and backlog resolution
- Partner with the Collections Manager for onboarding and direction
2. Billing & Accounts Receivable – 50%
- Review invoices for accuracy
- Support billing backlog cleanup
- Assist with AR‑related processes as assigned
- Receive onboarding and workflow guidance from AR/Billing leadership
What the Accounts Receivable Specialist will be doing:
- Reviewing, cleaning up, and organizing existing invoices
- Helping reduce AR backlog
- Partnering with team members to ensure timely processing
- Maintaining accuracy across all billing and AR documentation
- Supporting both collections and billing teams as workflows require
Qualifications for the Accounts Receivable Specialist:
- 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
- Professional, reliable demeanor
- Comfort working in a busy, deadline‑driven environment
- Experience with Excel (basic–intermediate functions; advanced not required)
Work Environment & Culture
- A great team environment with supportive colleagues
- A department that is busy but collaborative
- A culture where professionalism and dependability are valued
- Hybrid flexibility
MaxSalary: USD68000
MinSalary: USD58000
About the Company
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.