Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist | The Bazaar

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Bazaar, located in River Grove, IL. The Bazaar is a third-generation wholesale company with over 60 years of experience, specializing in brand-name merchandise closeouts and acting as a trusted liquidation partner to major retailers and global consumer goods manufacturers. Operating from a 400,000 sq ft warehouse, the company buys, sells, and ships millions of items annually, turning excess inventory into value for independent retail and ecommerce clients. This role is critical for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payment collection, and maintaining accurate financial records, directly supporting the company’s operational efficiency and long-term partnerships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, River Grove, IL
• Mission: Manage customer accounts and ensure timely collection of payments to support the company’s financial operations and cash flow.
• Tech Stack: ERP or accounting software, MS Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoicing: Generate, issue, review, and correct invoices, ensuring accurate billing and proper documentation.
• Payment Processing: Apply customer payments and reconcile customer accounts to maintain accuracy.
• Collections: Follow up on past-due balances through professional communication via phone and email, and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Account Management: Monitor aging reports, investigate discrepancies, and resolve billing issues in coordination with internal teams.
• Financial Support: Support month-end closing activities and prepare collection and cash flow reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or equivalent required, with foundational finance skills including understanding of accounts receivable processes, general ledger impact, and basic accounting principles.
• Experience: Prior experience in accounts receivable or related accounting/finance roles.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills to review reports and identify discrepancies; effective communication for collections and internal coordination; debt collection experience, including negotiation and regulatory adherence; invoicing skills for accurate billing; proficiency with ERP or accounting software and MS Excel; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Bonus: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; prior experience in wholesale, retail, or distribution environments.