Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support financial operations for a Contract position based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, applying incoming payments, resolving outstanding balances, and supporting billing activities with a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in commercial collections and cash activity management, along with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process incoming payments and post cash transactions accurately to customer accounts.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up with commercial clients to secure timely payment.
• Prepare and review billing records to ensure invoices are complete, accurate, and issued on schedule.
• Reconcile account balances by researching discrepancies and resolving payment application issues.
• Track daily cash activity and maintain organized records to support reporting and audit readiness.
• Partner with internal teams to address billing questions, account concerns, and collection matters.
• Maintain up-to-date receivables data and contribute to process improvements within accounts receivable operations.• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Practical experience with cash applications, billing support, and commercial collections.
• Ability to investigate account discrepancies and resolve issues with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing cash activity and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and internal team interactions.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet-based tracking tools.
• Experience supporting hospitality or hotel-related financial operations is a plus.