AP/AR Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Allied Benefit Systems - CHICAGO, IL 60606Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 HourlyJob Category: Accounting & FinancePOSITION SUMMARY The AP/AR Specialist is responsible for ensuring payments are collected on time, verifying and recording transactions, resolving account discrepancies, and completing other tasks that ensure all payments are secure. AP/AR Specialist will also handle and record any unusual billing situations, such as custom payment arrangements that may arise outside of normal operations.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable ledger. Maintain account receivables records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared. Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via email. Complete weekly Payables transactions using QicLink and other applicable applications Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow paying clients. Research and resolve payment discrepancies. Work to resolve Vendor/Broker/Carrier issues promptly. Other duties as assigned.   EDUCATION  High school Diploma or equivalent required   EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 1 to 2 years of AP/AR experience Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point software applications. Great Plains or other accounting software experience preferable Ability to work independently and as part of a team   POSITION COMPETENCIES Accountability Communication Customer Service Orientation Functional/Technical Skills Quality Focus Time and Task Management PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is a standard desk role requiring extended sitting and computer work.   WORK ENVIRONMENT Remote   Here at Allied, we believe that great talent can thrive from anywhere. Our remote friendly culture offers flexibility and the comfort of working from home, while also ensuring you are set up for success. To support a smooth and efficient remote work experience, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 100Mbps download/25Mbps upload. Reliable internet service is essential for staying connected and productive. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Compensation is not limited to base salary.  Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend. Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time.  All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process.  It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.Qualifications