Accounts Receivable Specialist

Are you an accounts receivable pro who’s always looking for a better way to do things? Sourcebooks is moving to SAP S/4HANA and embracing AI across the business, and we’re looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist who’s eager to learn, grow, and help shape how our AR team works. You’ll own a portfolio of customer accounts and go beyond processing: digging into root causes, solving problems, and finding smarter ways to get the work done.

This position can be remote based in any of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. Candidates local to Naperville, Illinois, will work a hybrid schedule with at least one half day per week in the office. Remote team members may periodically be asked to travel to Naperville for training or company-wide and department meetings.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a pay range of $26.00 – $27.00/hourly. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications.

What you’ll do:

• Own an assigned portfolio of customer accounts from invoice through resolution
• Manage collections and stay ahead of aging and payment trends
• Apply customer payments and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies
• Research and resolve deductions and chargebacks, partnering with Sales, Customer Experience, and Operations
• Review and release credit holds and support credit reviews
• Run AR reports in SAP S/4HANA and help teammates learn the system
• Use AI and other tools to streamline your work, and bring solutions to the problems you find

What you bring:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent accounts receivable experience
• 2+ years of accounts receivable experience, including collections and credit management
• Hands-on experience with SAP accounts receivable processes, including billing, customer accounts, cash application, and credit management
• Experience using AI tools or similar technology to support analysis or improve workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A strong desire to learn and grow, and comfort working through change
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups

Nice to have: SAP S/4HANA experience; a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; experience with an ERP implementation or post-go-live stabilization; retail or trade customer deductions, ideally in publishing or consumer products. Why Sourcebooks? At Sourcebooks, we believe books change lives. As the fifth-largest U.S. publisher by print units sold, we connect authors and readers through an entrepreneurial approach informed by data and reader insights. Our work has earned recognition from Fast Company, Newsweek, Inc., and Publishers Weekly. Our books have reached more than 300 million lives, and we’re working to reach 300 million more.

Ready to apply:

Send your resume, salary requirements, and a cover letter sharing your relevant experience and why this role interests you. A cover letter is required for consideration. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off. Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.