Senior Accounts Receivables Specialist

Want to be a bswifter? 

At bswift we’ve been transforming benefits administration since 1996, making it simpler, smarter, and more human. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces. 

 We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence and creating solutions that make a difference. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you! 

ABOUT US: 
bswift is a leading benefits administration company that specializes in providing tailored solutions for our clients. Our mission is to simplify the complex world of employee benefits and deliver exceptional service to our clients. We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to join our team as the Senior Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 
The Senior Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for owning the end-to-end accounts receivable lifecycle, including billing, collections, cash application, dispute resolution, and month-end close support. This role plays a critical part in maintaining healthy cash flow, optimizing AR processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and brings both transactional expertise and process improvement experience. 

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR (Essential Functions): 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Own the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including monthly billing, invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations. 

• Prepare, review, and distribute accurate and timely invoices in accordance with contract terms and billing schedules. 

• Monitor customer aging, DSO, and delinquent accounts, proactively driving collections to meet or exceed cash targets. 

• Apply and reconcile daily cash receipts, researching and resolving short-pays, overpayments, and unapplied cash. 

• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve customer issues and improve billing accuracy. 

• Identify and help drive process improvements, automation, and scalability enhancements in a high-growth environment. 

• Utilize NetSuite, Salesforce, and Microsoft 365 tools to manage customer accounts and reporting. 

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Required Education and Experience): 

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on, full-cycle B2B accounts receivable experience. 

• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume transactional AR environments. 

• Proven ability to manage and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and improve cash collections. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis). 

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, specifically revenue recognition, AR, and cash application principles. 

• Direct experience using ERP systems, preferably NetSuite; Salesforce experience strongly preferred. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, SharePoint). 

• Experience supporting month-end close, including reconciliations and reporting. 

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, high transaction volumes, and competing priorities in a fast-paced growth environment. 

• Strong background in dispute resolution, custome