Ledgent Finance and Accounting has an immediate Accounts Receivable opportunity in the Eden Prairie that can start ASAP!
- Pay: $25-$32/hr
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Immediate start
- Contract 4-5 months
Responsibilities
- Process daily cash receipts and apply payments accurately to customer accounts.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due invoices.
- Perform collection activities through phone calls, emails, and customer correspondence.
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, and billing issues.
- Set up and maintain customer accounts, ensuring accurate records and documentation.
- Reconcile accounts receivable balances and assist with month-end close activities.
- Generate customer invoices, credit memos, and account statements as needed.
- Review credit applications and support credit approval processes.
- Collaborate with internal departments including Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting to resolve account issues.
- Maintain detailed collection notes and customer communication records.
- Prepare AR reports and metrics for management review.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce outstanding receivables.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of Accounts Receivable, Billing, Collections, or General Accounting experience.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Sage, Acumatica, or similar accounting software.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting functions.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer service mindset with the ability to maintain positive client relationships while collecting outstanding balances.
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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.