Ledgent Finance and Accounting has an immediate need for an Accounts Receivable/Collections professioanl with one of our manufacturing partners in the Hopkins area!

• Pay $25-$30/hr
• Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• ASAP Start

Job Duties/Description:

• Manage a portfolio of business-to-business customer accounts and actively pursue payment of outstanding invoices
• Contact customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to resolve past-due balances
• Review account aging reports and prioritize collection efforts based on risk and delinquency
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, disputes, short pays, and unapplied cash
• Negotiate payment arrangements or settlement plans in accordance with company policies
• Maintain accurate and detailed collection notes within the ERP or AR system
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Billing teams to resolve account issues
• Monitor credit limits and escalate high-risk accounts as needed
• Assist with month-end reporting related to AR performance and collections metrics
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contract terms, and applicable regulations

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in B2B collections or commercial accounts receivable
• Strong understanding of AR aging, payment terms, and credit principles
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle difficult conversations professionally and diplomatically
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.