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CDW is looking for an Accounts Receivable Associate Consultant to join their finance team, where you'll optimize billing processes and serve as the main contact for vendor financial interactions.

Responsibilities: Manage billing disputes, analyze discrepancies, and streamline financial processes while ensuring data accuracy and developing strong relationships with partners.

Skills: In-depth knowledge of accounts receivable principles, strong communication skills, and experience with financial dispute resolution software.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or 4 years of relevant experience; proven billing experience with Fortune 200 organizations preferred.

Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Compensation: $51000 - $70200 / Annually

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled AR Associate Consultant to join our finance team. As an AR Associate Consultant, you will provide expert advice and assistance to the finance department in all aspects of billing. You will develop and implement billing policies and procedures, resolve billing disputes, and optimize billing processes.

What you’ll do

As a critical part of the Finance team, the AR Associate Consultant will play a significant role in resolving billing disputes.

• Research and analyze discrepancies with Partner records and reconcile to internal records.
• Serve as the primary contact between vendor representatives (Partner) and Partner Finance for the relevant programs.
• Continuously analyze and reconcile records and deliverables.
• Suggest and implement improvements to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
• Handle processing of vendor claims, analyze disputes, and discuss collection issues with Partner and Product Management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, serving as the primary financial point of contact.
• Engage in clear and professional communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Adhere to internal controls and maintain a high level of data accuracy and integrity.

What we expect of you:

In-depth knowledge of accounts receivable principles, practices, and regulations, including billing, collections, cash application, and credit management.  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• OR 4 years of relevant AR, Credit, Accounting or Finance experience
• OR 4 years of CDW experience   
• Proven experience in billing, preferably with a Fortune 200 organization 
• Strong understanding of cash application principles and practices
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities  
• Experience with financial dispute resolution software and tools 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with customers and internal stakeholders
• Enterprise ERP Systems experience preferred

Pay range: $51,000-$70,200 depending on experience and skill set

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ 

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

We make technology work so people can do great things.  

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. 

CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.