Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a growing finance team in Blaine, Minnesota on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will support day-to-day receivables activity across a multi-entity environment, helping maintain accurate billing, timely collections, and dependable cash application processes. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with internal stakeholders to resolve account issues and keep customer balances current.

Responsibilities:

• Manage invoicing, payment posting, and account follow-up activities to support accurate and timely accounts receivable operations.
• Conduct business-to-business collection efforts by communicating with customers regarding overdue balances and working toward prompt resolution.
• Reconcile customer accounts, invoices, and cash receipts to identify discrepancies and ensure records remain accurate.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts and investigate unapplied or misapplied cash items.
• Prepare regular account reviews and month-end receivable reconciliations to support financial accuracy and reporting needs.
• Partner with internal teams across multiple business units to address billing questions, payment issues, and account adjustments.
• Monitor aging reports and escalate high-risk or complex collection matters when necessary.
• Assist with receivables-related process support tied to newly implemented financial tools and expanding business operations.

*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.

• Hands-on experience in accounts receivable, including billing, collections, and cash application responsibilities.
• Background in business-to-business or commercial collections with the ability to manage customer communications professionally.
• Strong reconciliation skills, including account, invoice, and monthly balance reviews.
• Proficiency in Excel for organizing data, analyzing payment activity, and supporting reporting tasks.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced accounting environment with changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills when researching payment discrepancies or account issues.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with finance staff and operational teams.