Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support day-to-day receivables operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Plymouth, Minnesota. This position will focus on applying payments accurately, managing customer invoicing, and following up on outstanding balances while helping maintain strong financial records. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across billing, cash activity, and commercial collections responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

- Record and reconcile incoming payments to customer accounts with a high degree of accuracy.

- Prepare and issue invoices, ensuring billing details are complete, timely, and aligned with customer agreements.

- Monitor aging reports and communicate with commercial clients to resolve past-due balances professionally and efficiently.

- Investigate account discrepancies by reviewing payment activity, billing records, and supporting documentation.

- Maintain current account status information and document collection efforts, payment updates, and resolution outcomes.

- Collaborate with internal teams to address billing questions, clarify account issues, and support smooth receivables processing.

- Track daily cash activity and ensure transactions are reflected correctly in financial records.

- Assist with receivables-related process updates and system-related changes when needed as part of ongoing operational support. Requirements - Experience working in accounts receivable with responsibility for billing, cash posting, and account follow-up.

- Hands-on knowledge of cash application procedures and daily cash activity reconciliation.

- Background in commercial collections with the ability to manage customer communications effectively.

- Understanding of billing functions, invoice review, and account discrepancy resolution.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial transactions and account records.

- Ability to organize workload, prioritize deadlines, and manage multiple receivables tasks at once.

- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for receivables tracking and reporting.

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