Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a construction-focused organization in Burnsville, Minnesota on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who is skilled in managing customer payments, maintaining accurate receivable records, and following through on outstanding balances. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to daily accounting operations while helping keep billing and cash activity organized and up to date.

Responsibilities:
• Process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner to support ongoing project and service billing.
• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate accounts and reconcile cash receipts against open balances.
• Monitor aging reports and communicate with commercial clients regarding past-due invoices to drive timely collections.
• Maintain detailed accounts receivable records and research discrepancies to ensure account accuracy.
• Review daily cash activity and update financial records to reflect deposits, adjustments, and payment transactions.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and account variances efficiently.
• Prepare routine receivable reports and provide updates on collection status and outstanding account activity.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in accounts receivable within a detail-focused business environment.

• Hands-on knowledge of cash application processes and daily cash posting activities.

• Ability to manage commercial collections with sound judgment.

• Able to work with a backlog of invoices.

• Familiarity with billing procedures, invoice review, and account reconciliation.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining financial records.

• Effective communication skills for working with customers and internal departments.

• Proficiency with accounting systems and standard office software tools.

Compensation

$26.00-$34.00 Hourly

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