Accounts Receivable Specialist + Bonus! - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Ready to thrive in a fun, collaborative, and laid-back new office with perks like an on-site gym, weekly catered lunches, and a dog-friendly environment? Join our growing Minneapolis team as our next AR Specialist!

This is Contract-To-Hire role located downtown Minneapolis on a hybrid schedule.

About Us: We are a leading designer in the toy industry, offering top-of-the-line, unique, and high-quality products across categories such as plush toys, accessories, baby items, and books.

• We're on the lookout for a committed Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the resolution of current and overdue balances and oversee the credit approval process within a designated territory. This role involves consistent application of credit policies, evaluating the creditworthiness of potential clients, and reviewing existing customer credit.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external customers, ensuring excellent communication and customer service.
• Professionally managing current and overdue accounts with a focus on delivering top-tier customer service through both verbal and written interactions.
• Keeping the Senior Credit Manager and other stakeholders informed on the status of accounts receivable.
• Conducting detailed analysis and monitoring of accounts receivable.
• Making informed credit decisions for accounts and orders in line with established policies.
• Addressing customer inquiries related to their accounts, processing adjustments, and facilitating payments as needed.
• Investigating and resolving inquiries concerning accounts receivable, billing, and collections.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a finance-related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• A creative, adaptable, and innovative approach to managing multiple tasks and workflows.
• Preferred experience in business-to-business accounts receivable.
• Familiarity with credit and risk management is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with the SAP operating system is advantageous.

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. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.