Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable SpecialistCorporate - CRP (0) - Plymouth, MN 55442Salary Range $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Education Level Associate's Degree Travel Percentage None Category AccountingDescriptionAccounts Receivable Specialist$25.00-30.00/hourAre you a hands-on team player who enjoys helping others and finding solutions that make a difference? We're looking for someone who brings energy, reliability, and a can-do attitude to every day. At J.H. Larson Company, we value people who work hard, take pride in getting things right, and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. If you're someone who builds strong relationships, takes initiative, and enjoys being part of a supportive team, we'd love to have you on board.J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Datacom products with 8 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota and 3 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business. We're proudly celebrating our 95th anniversary this year!We have a great opportunity to join our Corporate Team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Plymouth, MN. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will support all credit and A/R related functions of the company. The focus will be to collect delinquent accounts and resolve disputes. This position requires a blend of credit assessment skills and accounts receivable functions to monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue accounts.What's In It For You?Highly competitive benefits packageMedicalDentalVisionSTD/LTD401k with employer matchLife insuranceHealth Saving Account with employer matchCritical Illness & Accident InsuranceEmployee assistance programPTO and 9 paid holidays, as well as your birthday!And more!Responsibilities Include:Monitor overdue accounts and follow up with customers via phone, email, or letters to collect payments. Work with customers to establish payment arrangements for overdue balances, if necessary and monitor all special payment arrangements.Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing, payment status, or account details. Provide customers with accurate account information, including balances and payment history.Work with branch staff and customers to improve accounts from aging.Assist Credit Manager and other colleagues with miscellaneous paperwork, reporting and perform project-based tasks as needed.Keep detailed and up-to-date records of transitions, payments, customer address changes and invoices. Ensure all documentation is filed and accessible for easy reference and auditing. Follow up on requests for updated credit applications.Issue tax credits and/or collect tax certificates when needed.Set up new customers, job accounts and ship-to's into Eclipse as approved (to backup Accounts Receivable Clerk).QualificationsQualifications:EducationHighschool diploma or GEDAssociate's degree in accounting preferredExperience and/or Training2-3 years related work experienceExcellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skillsWorking knowledge of Word and ExcelMust be able to work well with customers, handle disputes diplomatically, and ensure positive relationshipsPossess advanced mathematical and analytical skillsProactive, detail oriented, organized, consistent and tenaciousStrong decision-making skillsAbility to effectively handle multiple tasks and collaborate within a multi-functional teamA team player – work together with others to accomplish common goals of companySelf-motivated and self-starterExperience working in a credit department preferredExperience in a wholesale/distribution environment preferredKnowledge of Solar Eclipse software preferredWe are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.