Accounting Specialist

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Chanhassen (MN); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

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Contract-to-hire

Descripción de la vacante

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an Accounting Specialist (AR focus) to take ownership of the Accounts Receivable process for our client. You will build strong relationships with customers, post payments, and support a growing accounting team.

This role offers an AR-first path with potential to expand into AP, sales tax, and broader accounting duties, while contributing to process improvements in a collaborative environment.

Formación

• 2+ years of AR, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
• Experience with cash applications, collections, and reconciliations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Apply and post customer payments.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies.
• Manage collections through professional phone and email communication.
• Prepare customer billing summaries and statements.
• Support vendor invoice processing and AP functions.
• Assist with reconciliations, reporting, and accounting projects.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Conocimientos

Accounts Receivable

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Customer service

Excel basics

Herramientas

QuickBooks

Descripción del empleo

Salary: USD27 - USD30 per hour

Accounting Specialist (AR Focus) | $27-$30/hr | Contract-to-Hire

Our long-term client is seeking an Accounting Specialist who can take ownership of the Accounts Receivable process while building strong relationships with customers and supporting a growing accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, investigating discrepancies, communicating with customers, and making a direct impact on business operations. You'll start with a strong AR focus and have the opportunity to expand into AP, sales tax, and broader accounting responsibilities over time.

What You'll Do

• Apply and post customer payments
• Research and resolve account discrepancies
• Manage collections through professional phone and email communication
• Prepare customer billing summaries and statements
• Support vendor invoice processing and AP functions
• Assist with reconciliations, reporting, and accounting projects
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes

We're Looking For

• 2+ years of AR, bookkeeping, or accounting experience
• Experience with cash applications, collections, and reconciliations
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Basic Excel skills and comfort learning new systems
• Bookkeeping, AP, QuickBooks, and sales tax experience are all a plus, but not required

Why Apply?

• $27-$30/hour
• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Long-term career growth potential - direct path to full-cycle Staff Accountant role
• Exposure to multiple areas of accounting
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Strong benefits package upon permanent hire

If you're an accounting professional who enjoys working with both people and numbers, we'd love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing organization where your contributions will be valued and your career can continue to grow.