Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Contract to Hire)

• Location: Maple Grove, MN

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

• Pay Rate: $25.00 – $28.50/hour (based on experience)

• Employment Type: Contract to Hire

We are seeking a proactive, customer-focused Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Maple Grove, MN. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating across departments, is comfortable on the phone, and has a strong understanding of billing and AR processes.

You’ll support accurate and timely billing, assist internal teams and customers, and help maintain the integrity of an AR portfolio of approximately 400–500 accounts
.

Experience with
SAP and customer portals is a plus, but strong technical aptitude learn are just as important.

• Respond promptly to internal and external customer inquiries via phone and email in a fast‑paced environment

• Prepare, review, correct, and issue customer invoices in accordance with company standards

• Submit invoices through customer portals, vendor systems, and other digital platforms

• Research and resolve billing issues to prevent delays in collections

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, and Accounting to resolve discrepancies

• Reconcile customer accounts and assist with billing disputes and payment application issues

• Perform daily and month‑end account reconciliations, including maintaining spreadsheets (e.g., daily cash log)

• Review and prepare customer refunds for duplicate payments, over payments, or incorrect company assignments

• Prepare weekly aging reports and support account prioritization

• Conduct account reviews related to credit releases

Note:

Duties may evolve based on business needs.

• Provide general administrative support for AR‑related tasks

• Maintain accurate documentation for audit and compliance purposes

• Assist with process improvements to increase billing accuracy and efficiency

• Field Sales

• Order Administration

• Customer Service

• Field Service

• Accounting

• 2–4 years of Accounts Receivable or related experience

• Associate's degree in Finance, Business, or related field preferred, not required

• Solid understanding of billing processes and AR workflows

• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (comfortable on the phone)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; data entry experience required

• SAP and/or CRM experience a plus

• Accounting background preferred

• Experience with customer portals or strong technical affinity is a plus

• Hybrid schedule for better work‑life balance

• Competitive hourly pay with contract‑to‑hire potential

• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment

• Opportunity to grow within a well‑established organization

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

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