Accounts Receivable Accountant

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Full Time St Paul, MN, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

About Us

At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We create an environment that values teamwork, curiosity, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative engineering and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects and offer rewarding work, exceptional training, and career development opportunities.

Job Summary

The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for supporting AET’s financial operations by managing accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role partners closely with Project Accounting, operations leaders, and clients to resolve billing discrepancies, monitor aging accounts, and support overall cash flow management.

The position requires strong analytical skills and sound accounting judgment to independently review receivables data, assess trends and risk, and identify discrepancies. The Accounts Receivable Accountant plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of financial information, maintaining compliance with internal controls, and contributing to a positive client experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage accounts receivable processes, including monitoring client accounts, reviewing aging reports, and supporting timely collection of outstanding invoices.
• Review and screen new accounts in accordance with company standards, including evaluating account information and coordinating resolution of any discrepancies.
• Secure revenue by reviewing and verifying recorded cash receipts, checks, credit card transactions, lockbox activity, and local deposits.
• Apply and post payments accurately, investigating and resolving discrepancies such as short payments, over payments, unapplied cash, and missing remittances.
• Maintain up‑to‑date accounts receivable records by verifying, reconciling, and entering transactions in the ERP/accounting system.
• Analyze aging reports, payment trends, and delinquent accounts to identify collection risks and recommend appropriate follow‑up actions.
• Analyze account activity to identify recurring discrepancies, process gaps, or client‑specific issues and recommend corrective solutions and process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare reconciliations and supporting documentation for accounts receivable balances.
• Communicate with clients regarding outstanding balances, payment status, invoice questions, and account reconciliations in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including project accounting and finance, to research and resolve billing discrepancies and account issues.
• Document collections activity, client communications, and analytical findings in accordance with internal standards.
• Support management by providing analysis, summaries, and insights related to cash flow, collections performance, and receivables trends.
• Assist with bad debt evaluation, allowance analysis, and write‑off recommendations in accordance with company policy.
• Support month‑end close and periodic reporting processes related to accounts receivable
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to…