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A/R Specialist (942)

ABC Supply · Beloit, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a journal entry you prepared. How did you make sure it was right before posting?

What they are checking: Whether they check support and policy before posting, since bad entries are hard to unwind.

Tell me about a time you found a recurring problem and got it fixed at the source.

What they are checking: Whether they escalate patterns instead of correcting the same error over and over.

How do you stay accurate when processing a high volume of payments every day?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that prevent errors in repetitive, detailed work.

What would you do

A branch's cash drawer is off for the third time this month. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they correct the entry and also flag the repeat issue, as the posting asks.

How do you handle a frustrated branch manager who thinks accounting is slowing them down?

What they are checking: Whether they keep internal relationships positive while still following policy.

A customer calls saying their payment was applied to the wrong invoices. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they listen, research and fix the account while keeping the customer's trust.

About the work

This role applies customer payments with no collections work. Walk me through how you apply a payment that doesn't match any open invoice.

What they are checking: Whether they research unapplied cash carefully instead of guessing where it belongs.

How do you reconcile branch cash and customer accounts, and what do you do when they don't tie out?

What they are checking: Whether they can find discrepancies methodically and correct them promptly.

What do you look for when you review an aging report?

What they are checking: Whether they spot misapplied payments, credits and old items that need attention.

How comfortable are you with Excel for reconciliations?

What they are checking: Whether they can use lookups, pivots and formulas to speed up matching and reviews.

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The full job description

As published by ABC Supply.

ABC Supply is North America’s largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products. ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company. In fact, we have won the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the best places to work in the country. Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential. At ABC Supply, we have YOUR future covered. ABC Supply is looking for an NSC A/R Payment Intake Specialist to join their Beloit team. **No collections responsibilities come with this position** Job Duties: • Ensure timely and accurate application of customer account payments • Communicate effectively with customers, branches, and other internal departments in order to resolve various issues • Post payments to customers accounts • Prepare and process various journal entries in accordance with company policy and procedure • Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and branches • Provide “World Class Customer Service” to customers, branches and other internal departments • Identify and escalate repetitive branch and customer issues • Aging review • undefined Essential Qualifications: • Solid understanding of accounts receivable and general accounting principles • 2 or more years of accounts receivable experience preferred • Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy • Ability to multi-task and work in a high volume, fast paced environment • Able to successfully work independently or as part of a team • Strong problem resolution and decision-making skills • Effective organizational skills Self-motivated • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Proficient in Excel Previous AS400 experience a plus Benefits may include: • Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket • 401(k) with generous company match - eligible after 60 days, immediately vested • Employer paid employee assistance program • Employer paid short term and long-term disability • Employer paid life insurance • Flex spending • Paid vacation • Paid sick days • Paid holidays Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace ​ABC Supply values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.

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