Accounts Receivable

Wellington Steele & Associates

  • Burnsville, Minnesota
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBurnsville, Minnesota

    Description

    Overview:

    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 3rd 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.

    Responsibilities:

    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:

    Qualifications

    Education

    • Associate’s or Bachelor’s 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

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