Accounts Receivable Specialist

Looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career with a company that values accuracy, customer service, and teamwork? We're seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage customer credit and payment activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support customers with account-related needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with numbers, and building strong relationships with both customers and internal teams.

• Manage the full lifecycle of customer credit applications, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate
• Process and post customer payments, including cash, checks, credit card transactions, lockbox receipts, and local deposits
• Set up and maintain customer accounts, ensuring account information remains accurate and up to date
• Reconcile accounts receivable balances and investigate discrepancies or payment variances
• Monitor customer account activity, including payments, credits, adjustments, and outstanding balances
• Communicate with customers regarding account inquiries, payment issues, NSF checks, and credit-related concerns
• Support collections activities through professional follow-up and account resolution
• Maintain accurate customer records, credit files, and supporting documentation for compliance and audit purposes
• Research and resolve billing disputes and account discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with credit management projects, process improvements, and additional accounting-related responsibilities
• Apply knowledge of collections, bankruptcy, liens, judgments, bonds, and related regulations when handling customer accounts
• Protect confidential customer and financial information at all times

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit, Collections, or General Accounting
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems (Eclipse and Bill Trust experience is a plus)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience researching and resolving payment or account discrepancies
• Knowledge of soft collections practices and customer account follow-up
• Understanding of regulations related to collections, bankruptcy, liens, judgments, and related credit activities is preferred
• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

• Opportunity to work across accounting, credit, collections, and customer service functions
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn and grow
• Diverse responsibilities that make a direct impact on business operations
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule in a professional office setting

This position operates in a professional office environment with standard business hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role involves extensive work with accounting systems, specialized platforms such as Eclipse and Bill Trust, and the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. The work setting emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaboration with the credit management team and other departments. The environment supports a detail-oriented approach, consistent deadlines, and regular interaction with customers and internal stakeholders.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

The pay range for this position is $19.18 - $25.14/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience,…