Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Credit and Collections Specialist to join our team. This role involves collecting customer receivables across the organization and assisting customers with account inquiries while troubleshooting account balance issues. You will be part of the credit management team, ensuring coverage for credit matters during business hours and assisting in the release of credit holds. Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams is crucial, as you will provide excellent customer service and partner with sales associates on collection efforts. Additionally, you will provide documentation and support for state and local sales tax audits.
Responsibilities

• Collect customer receivables across the organization.
• Assist customers with account inquiries and troubleshoot account balance issues.
• Ensure coverage for credit matters during business hours as part of the credit management team.
• Assist in the release of credit holds.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Provide documentation and support for state and local sales tax audits.

Essential Skills

• Experience in collection and accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of credit management and new account setup.
• Strong customer service skills.
• 1+ years of experience managing credit for small to large customers, preferably in a distribution environment.
• Understanding of credit laws and regulations (e.g., Truth in Lending, Fair Credit Reporting, Fair Debt Collection Practices).
• Familiarity with credit risk management methods, including liens, payment bonds, joint checks, and personal guarantees.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Eclipse ERP (Epicor product).
• Basic Excel skills for data dumping from ERP to Excel tabs.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $28.84/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.