Accounts Receivable Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Accounts Receivable Assistant jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Naperville, and Schaumburg, where corporate headquarters, regional shared-service centers, and healthcare systems drive steady demand for billing, collections, and cash-application specialists. Large employers with a lasting Illinois presence, including Advocate Health Care, United Airlines, and Caterpillar, routinely hire accounts receivable assistants across seniority levels from entry-level clerks to senior billing coordinators. Professionals with EHR billing experience or manufacturing invoicing backgrounds are among the most sought-after candidates in this market. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerAtkore
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring12
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Accounts Receivable Analyst
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Accounts Receivable Analyst
Onco360
Woodridge, Illinois
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
Bachelor's degree in finance
501-1,000

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Accounts Receivable Clerk
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Accounts Receivable Clerk
Veridian Healthcare
Gurnee, Illinois
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$50k - $70k/yr
On-Site
11-50

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Accounts Receivable Clerk
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Accounts Receivable Clerk
Atkore
Harvey, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$49k - $67k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Accounts Receivable Clerk
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Accounts Receivable Clerk
Alpha Baking Co., Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Customer Service & Support
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist
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Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist
Gleason
Loves Park, Illinois
Business Development
Customer Service
Sales
$20 - $31/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Accounts Receivable Assistant Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
4 jobs
Lemont
2 jobs
Aurora
1 job
Gurnee
1 job
Harvey
1 job
Moline
1 job
Danville
1 job
Woodridge
1 job
Loves Park
1 job

Accounts Receivable Assistant Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Atkore1 open role
Verano1 open role
Gleason1 open role

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in accounts receivable assistant jobs across Illinois.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
  • One to three years of accounts receivable or billing experience in a professional environment
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle
  • Strong working knowledge of invoicing, payment posting, and collections processes
  • Accurate data entry skills with attention to detail in high-volume transaction environments
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for resolving billing disputes with clients

Accounts Receivable Assistant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a accounts receivable assistant in Illinois?

Most Illinois employers expect at least an associate degree in accounting, business, or finance, with a bachelor's degree preferred at larger corporate and healthcare employers. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Candidates strengthen their candidacy by completing coursework through Illinois community colleges such as Oakton, Harper, or Moraine Valley, and by earning vendor-recognized credentials like QuickBooks certification or the AIPB bookkeeping certificate before applying.

Which companies hire accounts receivable assistants in Illinois?

Employers hiring accounts receivable assistants in Illinois right now include Atkore, Verano, and Gleason, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's deep mix of healthcare networks, manufacturing firms, and financial services companies means openings appear across a wide range of industries beyond any single sector.

Which Illinois cities have the most accounts receivable assistant jobs?

Chicago, Lemont, and Aurora lead Illinois for accounts receivable assistant openings. Chicago drives the majority of listings because of its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and financial services firms, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings from major employers that have relocated regional shared-service and finance operations outside the city.

Are there remote accounts receivable assistant jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of accounts receivable assistant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the core work involves digital invoicing systems and cloud-based accounting platforms rather than physical documents. Cash-application and collections coordination roles tend to attract the highest share of fully remote postings.

How can I get hired as a accounts receivable assistant in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an administrative or billing clerk role at a mid-size Illinois company, which typically requires only a high school diploma and basic spreadsheet skills. Large Illinois healthcare networks like Northwestern Medicine and Advocate Health Care run revenue cycle training programs that bring in candidates without prior billing experience. Earning a QuickBooks certification or completing an accounting technology certificate at an Illinois community college makes a resume competitive for these openings.

Where can I find and apply to accounts receivable assistant jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to accounts receivable assistant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search for roles that fit your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match. No signup is required to see or apply to the openings listed.

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