Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Deerfield, IL, USA
Hybrid
25K-25K Hourly
Junior
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Maintains accounts receivable records, monitors aging reports, conducts collection calls and emails, negotiates payment plans, performs credit checks, reconciles receivables, processes credit memos, resolves invoicing discrepancies, and maintains accurate customer payment documentation. Collaborates with Sales and finance teammates while following company safety and administrative policies.
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About Justrite Safety Group  

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.  

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.  

  

The Contribution You’ll bring to this Role:  

To maintain receivable accounts in support of our company vision to be our customers’ favorite supplier. The AR Collections Clerk reconciles receivables on a daily basis, makes necessary calls and emails daily to insure our aging is current, and addresses customer-invoicing issues promptly.   

About the Team:  

As a member of our Finance team, you’ll be working with professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation. At Justrite Safety Group, you'll work alongside some of the best in the industry, collaborating on impactful projects that drive business success. Our team values precision, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering results. Together, we create a supportive and challenging environment where you can grow your skills and make meaningful contributions to the company's financial strength and strategic goals.  

What You’ll Do at Justrite:  

  • Monitor aging reports by reviewing the accounts receivable aging report weekly to identify overdue accounts 
  • Conduct outreach and initiate professional collection emails and calls to clients regarding delinquent balances 
  • Negotiate terms by managing payment plans with clients under management approval 
  • Perform credit checks by evaluating and processing credit applications for new customers 

  • Maintain files by keeping clean, updated digital records of client interactions, payments, and payment agreements 
  • Reconcile receivables daily, keeping all records current and documented  
  • Run Accounts Receivable Aging report, contact current and past due customers and work to keep A/R aging current  
  • Email past due invoices with proof of delivery as needed to collect payments   
  • Work with Sales to reconcile invoicing discrepancies and request credit memos as needed   
  • Process credit memos and manage deductions accordingly 
  • Communicate successes, needs, and challenges to Team and Supervisor  
  • Work independently and with teammates to meet challenges head on  
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned  

Additional Responsibilities:  

  • Report all unsafe activities to Plant Manager, Safety Director or Human Resources  
  • Be punctual and dependable   
  • Adhere to company policies in regards to the use of personal phones, headphones, and use of the internet  
  • Attend department and company meetings, and participate in proactive team efforts to meet goals  
  • Comply with all safety and environmental rules, regulations and guidelines, including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements, when applicable   
  • Participate in cross-training within and outside of home department as needed  

  

Your Skills and Expertise:  

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:  

  • Associates degree is preferred  or an equivalent combination of education and experience  
  • 2 or more years related experience  
  • Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet working knowledge is required  
  • Good command of the English language, both written and verbal  
  • Good reading, spelling and comprehension skills  

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:  

  • Good typing skills   
  • High attention to detail    

Compensation:  

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $22 to $25/ hour.  

Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance.   Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.  


Benefits:  

Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You’ll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance.  These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs.     

Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, and you’re protected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. To ensure you’re at your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.  

  

Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?  

As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you’ll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.  

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community!  


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Skills Required

  • Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Two or more years of related experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software
  • Good written and verbal command of the English language
  • Good reading, spelling, and comprehension skills
  • Good typing skills
  • High attention to detail

Justrite Safety Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Justrite Safety Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Justrite Safety Group.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, prescription benefits, wellness support, and mental health resources. Benefits are widely characterized as strong and comprehensive.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, including a Safe Harbor structure, is provided alongside company-paid disability and life insurance. Retirement offerings are positioned as a robust component of total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation accrual, personal time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are part of the package. Time-off provisions span multiple leave types beyond basic vacation.

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The Company
HQ: Deerfield, Illinois
1,089 Employees
Year Founded: 1906

What We Do

Justrite Safety Group (JSG) manufactures and provides industrial safety solutions. Our two main categories are: 1) worker and workplace safety; 2) environmental protection. JSG is the parent of many brands and business units that include: • AccuformNMC - manufacture the highest-quality safety identification products possible, and to help lead America’s workforce home safely. • BCI - manufactures spill berms for secondary containment, industrial spray coatings, and dewatering and filtration solutions to the military, commercial, and utility sectors. • Checkers – high-quality and durable cable management, heavy-duty ground protection matting, wheel chocks, and warning whips. • Eagle - durable steel safety cans, safety cabinets, and thermoplastic secondary spill containment products. • Hughes - quality emergency safety shower, eye/ face wash, and decontamination equipment. • Justrite - provides expert advice and leading industrial safety solutions to help customers meet—and exceed—compliance regulations. Manufacturer of high-quality safety cans and cabinets, aerosol can recycling, and secondary spill containment. • NoTrax - a leading source of professional floor matting for over 70 years. The product portfolio includes a wide range of ergonomic and safety matting for industrial and commercial applications, as well as specialized solutions for manufacturing, health care, food processing, and hygiene. • Sall - a leading European manufacturer of industrial safety equipment, specializing in hazardous storage and environmental solutions. • U.S. Chemical Storage - manufactures compliant hazardous chemical storage buildings and explosive magazines for use by a wide variety of industries and government entities.

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