Accounts Receivable Specialist

SJE; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SJE is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support our corporate accounting team across Detroit Lakes, MN; Plymouth, MN; Madison, WI; and Birmingham, AL. You will ensure timely processing of accounts receivable and credit management, delivering excellent customer service and partnering with sales.

You will handle cash application, aging monitoring, deductions, and audit-ready reports, while supporting commission processing and cross-location coordination with internal and external

Qualifications

• A 2-year degree in Accounting or equivalent; 2–3 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with accounts receivable processes including cash application, credit management, and collections.
• Ability to review account activity, aging, deductions, and related reports with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts, including e-commerce sales for all domestic subsidiaries.
• Resolve customer account discrepancies while maintaining an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain customer contacts regarding timely payments and documentation for deductions across all domestic subsidiaries.
• Proactively monitor customer aging and manage collection efforts.
• Work with agencies on new-customer setup and credit approval.
• Prepare accurate audit information, recurring revenue billing, and accounts receivable aging analysis.
• Manage the commission process with sales representatives, ensuring accurate payments and reports.
• Communicate with the sales team regarding marketing programs, receipts, and deductions, and provide customer activity reports.

Skills

Cash application

Credit management

Collections

Accounts reconciliation

Customer service

Education

2-year degree in Accounting

Job description

At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support our corporate accounting team. This role will work out of our Detroit Lakes, MN, Plymouth, MN, Madison, WI, or Birmingham, AL location.

As our Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will help ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable and credit management for SJE and its subsidiaries. You will deliver excellent customer service, maintain open communication with employees, distributors, representatives, and customers, and serve as a strategic partner to the sales team by developing a strong understanding of our customers and their accounts.

In this role, you will:

• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts, including e-commerce sales for all domestic subsidiaries.
• Resolve customer account discrepancies while keeping an exceptional customer experience at the center of your work.
• Maintain customer contacts regarding timely payments and adequate documentation for deductions across all domestic subsidiaries
• Proactively monitor customer aging and manage collection efforts.
• Work with agencies on new-customer setup and credit approval.
• Prepare accurate audit information, recurring-revenue billing, and accounts receivable aging analysis.
• Manage the commission process in partnership with internal and external sales representatives, ensuring accurate and timely payments and reports.
• Communicate with the sales team regarding marketing programs, customer receipts, and deductions, and provide reports on customer activity.

The skills, education, and experience you need:

To succeed in this role, you bring experience with:

• Accounts receivable processes, including cash application, credit management, collections, and account reconciliation.
• Providing responsive, professional service to customers and internal partners.
• Reviewing account activity, aging, deductions, and related reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Managing multiple priorities and meeting recurring billing, payment, reporting, and audit deadlines.
• Communicating clearly and building productive working relationships across accounting, sales, customers, distributors, and representatives.

A 2-year degree in Accounting or equivalent degree and 2-3 years of experience are preferred.

When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.

• What are the hours?Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What is the starting wage? The starting wage for this role will be $23.00 - $30.00 per hour depending on experience and location.
• What benefits do you offer?We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options.Check out ourfull benefits package !
• What is my commute?Plug one of these addresses into Google Maps:
• 22650 Co Hwy 6, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
• 13005 16 th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55441
• 4633 Tompkins Drive, Madison, WI 53716

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

Why Work With Us
At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working—you’re building a legacy!

SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LW Allen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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