Accounts Receivable

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist Burnsville MN (Hybrid)

Position Summary

We are seeking a results-driven Accounts Receivable Expedrt to lead AR(accounts receivable) operations being a part of risk management and cash flow optimization across a multi-segmented high-mix/low-volume business. This role is responsible for driving disciplined collections improving aging performance partnering with Sales and Operations and coordinating a high-performing regional AR team including 3^rd party service providers.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise with hands-on problem solving experience process improvement capability and the ability to operate effectively and autonomously in a complex contract-driven environment with diverse customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Management

• Oversee regional AR portfolio ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices and reduction of past-due balances.
• Analyze aging reports identify risk trends and implement targeted collection strategies.
• Drive initiatives to improve DSO and optimize working capital.
• Perform and oversee account reconciliations and resolve complex billing discrepancies.
• Monitor customer accounts to proactively mitigate credit exposure and bad debt risk.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as primary liaison between AR Sales Customer Service and Operations.
• Manage escalations with key customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support new customer onboarding to ensure billing accuracy as relevant
• Foster a collaborative inclusive team culture focused on results engagement and continuous improvement incl. automation

Qualifications

Education

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Business Management Finance Accounting or related field preferred.

Experience

• 2 years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable Credit or Financial Services.
• Proven performance in managing AR DSO improvement bad-debt reduction
• Experience in consumer industry preferably high-mix low-volume environment in an international team
• Strong background in reconciliation billing resolution and credit risk analysis within SAP

Skills & Competencies

• Strong data and financial affinity combined with result-driven attitude.
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple business units
• Excellent customer relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Spanish or other foreign languages are preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and SAP environment