Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist

AmeriPro Roofing, a nationwide industry leader for over 25 years is hiring an Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting division.  The AP/AR Specialist supports AmeriPro' s end-to-end accounts receivable operations, including customer billing support, cash application, collections activity, and account maintenance. This role is responsible for accurate processing, timely follow-up, and strong customer service to help ensure prompt payment, clean aging, and compliant documentation. The AP/AR specialist reports to the Director of Accounting and collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve cash flow.

• →Apply daily customer payments (ACH, wire, checks, lockbox) to the correct invoices and accounts using remittance details.
• →Monitor and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, overpays, and unidentified remittances; coordinate with customers to obtain support as needed.
• →Maintain accurate customer account balances and ensure clean transaction coding and documentation.

• →Downers Grove, IL, 100% on-site, Office-based with standard business hours.

• Assist with invoice preparation support, including validating billing back-up (activity reports, rate tables, approvals) and ensuring invoice packages are complete.
• Maintain customer master data (contacts, billing addresses, portals, payment terms) in accordance with policy and internal controls.
• Support customer portal submissions and ensure invoices/backup are delivered via required channels.

• Conduct routine collection outreach (email/phone) for past-due invoices and document actions taken.
• Track customer responses, payment commitments, and follow-up dates; escalate issues to the Sr. Analyst when needed.
• Log and support dispute resolution by gathering documentation and coordinating with Operations/Commercial teams.

• Support weekly/monthly AR reconciliations (cash clearing, unapplied cash, customer credits) and assist in resolving variances.
• Help prepare AR aging schedules, collection logs, and supporting schedules needed for month-end close.
• Maintain filing and audit-ready documentation for AR transactions, adjustments, and customer communications.

• Follow established SOPs and internal control requirements; promptly identify and report control gaps or process issues.
• Participate in process improvements, including standard work updates, reporting enhancements, and automation efforts.

• Requires ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language, both oral and written
• Requires ability to use computers and other office equipment
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications

Why Join our team?

At AmeriPro Roofing, we don't just offer jobs; we build careers within the nation’s #1 residential roofing contractor. With a history of excellence since 2000 and over 150,000 successful projects, we provide the stability of an industry leader combined with the energy of a rapidly growing team currently operating in over 40 markets across 19 states.