Accounts Receivable Specialist
Savant ‚Ä¢ Rockford, Illinois ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $35,000–$55,000 / year
Posted on Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Savant is looking for a detail-driven Accounts Receivable Specialist who enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and follow-through to the finance process. This temporary role is a great opportunity to join our Corporate Finance team, help keep cash receipts accurate, receivables moving, and customer accounts well-managed, while also contributing to an important AR project. For the right person, this temporary assignment may lead to a permanent opportunity once the project work is complete. In this role, you can expect to focus in the following areas:
- Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Receive, review, deposit, post, and apply customer payments, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
- Reconcile customer accounts, maintain accurate AR aging schedules, and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, unapplied cash, and billing issues.
- Take ownership of aging receivables with a strong focus on collections, follow-up, and cash recovery.
- Help develop, document, and improve collections policies, procedures, best practices, communication cadence, and dispute resolution processes.
- Partner with internal teams and communicate directly with customers to proactively address outstanding receivables.
- This is a temporary position supporting our Corporate Finance team and accounts receivable project work.
- Position location: Rockford, IL is preferred, though candidates in the Chicagoland area will also be considered.
- Work model expectations: This is a hybrid role, with flexibility based on the candidate’s location and business needs.
- This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, staying organized in a changing environment, and following through with accuracy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
The Accounts Receivable Specialist position typically requires the following qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience, with a strong emphasis on collections and receivables management.
- Hands-on experience managing collections activities and helping establish standardized AR processes.
- Strong understanding of AR controls, cash application, accounting practices, and dispute resolution best practices.
- Proven ability to develop, document, and implement AR and collections policies and procedures.
- High attention to detail with strong organization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work independently while communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
- Collaborative, integrated model across advisory, tax, and planning—no silos
- Growth-oriented firm, offering meaningful opportunities for career development and long-term impact
- Values-driven culture, grounded in excellence, integrity, lifelong learning, respect, growth, and servant leadership
- Majority employee-owned, giving our team a shared stake in our long-term success
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match (Roth and Traditional options)
- Team-based incentive opportunities and recognition programs
- Generous paid time off, plus at least 10 paid holidays
- Annual “Savantiversary” day
- Summer Hours (shorter work weeks during the summer)
- Parental leave, personal leave, and other life-event support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness reimbursements (e.g., gym memberships)
- Flexible “Dress for Your Day” approach
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