Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description Position Summary SCNA manufactures engineered components for automotive and other OEM customers. The AR Specialist owns the order-to-cash back end for assigned customers: accurate billing, timely cash application, proactive collections, and clean reporting. The role works closely with Customer Service, Logistics, Sales, and Plant Finance to keep receivables current and resolve disputes quickly, and helps ensure every transaction supports a clear, auditable close. Key Responsibilities Billing and Invoicing Review and release customer invoices, ensuring pricing, terms, and shipping documentation are correctSupport customer-specific billing requirements, including OEM portals, EDI, and price adjustments or retroactive billingsCoordinate with Sales and Pricing on contract changes, index-based adjustments, and credit/debit memos Cash Application and Collections Apply customer payments daily and resolve unapplied cash and short-paysMonitor aging and run a disciplined collections cadence, escalating past-dues as neededMaintain customer credit files and flag credit risk to the Accounting Manager Disputes and Deductions Investigate, document, and resolve pricing, quantity, quality, and freight deductionsEscalate unresolved or high-value disputes to the Accounting Manager with documentation and a recommended resolutionPartner with plants and Customer Service to root-cause recurring issues and drive corrective action Month-End Close and Reporting Prepare AR subledger-to-general-ledger reconciliations and support a timely month-end closePrepare AR aging, DSO, and past-due reporting for Accounting Manager reviewPropose reserve (allowance for doubtful accounts) recommendations for management approvalSupport intercompany AR activity where applicableAssist with audit requests, internal control (ICQ) testing, and supporting documentation Process Improvement Identify opportunities to automate billing, cash application, and collections workflowsContribute to standard work and documentation using ITW's 80/20 mindset: focus effort on the customers and issues that drive most of the value or risk Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience2–4 years of AR, billing, or collections experience, preferably in a manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups)Strong attention to detailClear written and verbal communication with customers and internal stakeholders Preferred Experience with automotive OEM customers, customer portals, and deduction managementFamiliarity with Power BI or other reporting tools Core Competencies Ownership and urgency on collections and open itemsAnalytical, problem-solving mindsetCollaboration across Finance, Operations, and Commercial teamsIntegrity and strong internal-controls discipline Compensation Information $23 - $25 ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.