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Robert Half Accounts Receivable Specialist in St Louis Park, Minnesota
Description
We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our client's team in the manufacturing industry based in St Louis Park, Minnesota. This role is crucial for maintaining our customer service information and accounts receivable processing.
Responsibilities
• Accurately apply daily cash received through various channels to customer accounts using the appropriate accounts receivable systems.
• Analyze remittance information and instructions accompanying items to determine the proper application and reconcile customer accounts accordingly.
• Proactively initiate communication with internal and external accounting personnel to resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the Credit department to maintain an electronic payment (EFT) spreadsheet and notify customers of upcoming payments.
• Post manual invoices to customer accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor and process appropriate chargebacks and unapplied cash from customer accounts.
• Maintain an up-to-date accounts receivable procedure manual.
• Assist and support the Credit department with projects and duties as needed.
• Keep the supervisor updated on activities that may require their attention.
• Utilize skills such as Dispute Resolution, Microsoft Excel, Account Discrepancies, Account Reconciliation, Account Resolution, and Accounts Receivable (AR) to improve efficiency and accuracy in the role.
*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 Jordan Lynch at 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.
Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• Proficient in handling account discrepancies
• Experience with account reconciliation is preferred
• Demonstrated skills in account resolution
• Familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR) operations
• Ability to manage disputes and undertake resolution actions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred
• Knowledge of accounting software and databases is a plus.
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