Accounts Receivable Representative

Title: Accounts Receivable Representative

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Job Type: Full Time/Hybrid

Department: Finance

Job Description:

 

Provisur is an industry leader that pushes the boundaries of ingenuity, bringing precision-engineered food processing equipment, aftermarket parts and service to customers around the world. We specialize in defrosting, grinding, mixing, separating, forming, and slicing equipment, offering leading brands and solutions across diverse applications. Our company culture is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in empowering our employees, offering opportunities for professional growth, and creating an environment where everyone plays a role in our shared success. Join us and be part of an innovative, forward-thinking global team that is shaping the future of food processing. Learn more by exploring our videos at jobs.jobvite.com/provisur!

The Accounts Receivable Representative manages a dedicated portfolio of customer accounts with diligence and a customer-first mindset, ensuring timely payments through clear, consistent communication. They keep a close eye on outstanding balances, promptly shares billing documents, and follows up efficiently via third-party portals to maintain smooth financial operations. They also perform credit memo and refund processing, among other finance and accounting activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and overall financial health of accounts receivable operations.
 

What You'll do:

• Monitor past due accounts receivable balances within the assigned portfolio and follow up with customers to determine when payment can be expected.
• Upload invoices into customer portals on a timely basis, coordinating with O/E for confirmations and PO updates.
• Assist with the annual audit as directed.
• Release orders from credit hold based on credit hold policy.
• Accomplish work in an organized, timely manner producing necessary results in spite of unforeseen changes.

Who You Are:

• A team player who enjoys solving problems and implementing solutions.
• A lifelong learner with a passion for continuous improvement.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in an Accounts Receivable role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and critical thinking abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.
• Solid understanding of the collections process and experience with 3rd party portal billing.
• Proficiency with Oracle-based ERP systems; PeopleSoft experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Word.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, basic formulas, and pivot tables.

What You'll Enjoy:

• Healthy work/life balance on a team that collaborates well and truly enjoys working together
• Environment where we promote from within, cross-train and provide ongoing skill development
• Robust benefits package including great health insurance, holiday pay, employee referral bonuses, and even pet insurance!
• Retirement savings (401k) opportunities
• A hybrid work policy and ample paid time off (PTO)
• Continuing education assistance
• A company dedicated to the local community that gives back through charitable contributions

Pay Range: The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location, and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour.

 

Provisur is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) to all employees and applicants, regardless of a person's age, race, color, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, military or veteran status, national origin, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.