Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team in Morton, Minnesota in a Long-term Contract position. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can quickly adapt to established workflows, support daily receivables activity, and help maintain consistency across core accounting tasks. The role offers the chance to contribute in a hands-on environment while partnering with internal teams to keep billing, cash activity, and account follow-up on track.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue customer invoices, apply incoming payments, and process credit adjustments with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activity, including billing support, cash application, and routine account maintenance.
• Investigate account discrepancies by reviewing billing details, shipment-related information, and supporting documentation to resolve issues efficiently.
• Conduct collection follow-up on past-due balances and communicate with customers regarding outstanding payment obligations.
• Maintain organized and accurate receivables records to support reporting, reconciliation, and general accounting needs.
• Work closely with accounts payable and cross-functional partners to ensure financial transactions are recorded correctly and completed on schedule.
• Assist with evolving accounting assignments and provide support as team processes and workload priorities change.
• Learn existing procedures quickly and help sustain smooth daily operations during ongoing adjustments within the accounting function.
• Prior experience in accounts receivable, billing, or a related accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of cash applications, invoicing, and commercial collections practices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established procedures consistently.
• Comfortable operating in an environment that uses both paper-based documentation and electronic systems.
• Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly and work independently after initial training.
• Dependable and adaptable approach with a willingness to assist across a range of accounting tasks.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal departments and following up on account issues.