Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a services organization in Minnetonka, Minnesota through a Contract assignment. This position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables, applying incoming payments, preparing billing transactions, and following up on outstanding commercial accounts. The ideal candidate brings a detail-focused approach, strong financial operations experience, and the ability to manage cash activity while keeping account records current and organized.

Responsibilities:
• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate billing records to support timely payment activity.
• Apply incoming funds to the appropriate customer accounts and reconcile cash receipts with supporting documentation.
• Monitor open balances, investigate discrepancies, and follow up with commercial clients to resolve overdue accounts.
• Review daily cash activity and ensure transactions are recorded correctly within accounts receivable records.
• Communicate with internal teams and customers to address payment questions, billing issues, and account adjustments.
• Maintain organized documentation for receivables, collections efforts, and cash application activity.
• Research account variances and take action to correct posting errors or unresolved payment items.• Experience working in accounts receivable within a business services environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of cash application processes and daily cash activity management.
• Background in commercial collections with the ability to handle outstanding balances effectively.
• Familiarity with billing operations, invoice review, and payment posting procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reconciling account and payment information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow up consistently, and meet processing deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal stakeholders.