Accounts Receivable Specialist

JH Larson Electrical Company; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

J.H. Larson Company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Plymouth, MN to manage delinquent accounts and support credit/AR functions.

The role focuses on collecting payments, resolving disputes, and maintaining accurate invoice records in a fast-paced, customer‑focused environment. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of AR/credit experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Word and Excel; knowledge of Eclipse software is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years related work experience.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Experience in a credit department preferred.
• Wholesale/distribution experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Solar Eclipse software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor overdue accounts and follow up with customers to collect payments.
• Respond to billing inquiries and provide accurate account details.
• Collaborate with branch staff to improve aging balances.
• Assist with credit-related paperwork, reporting and projects.
• Maintain detailed records of invoices, payments and address changes.
• Set up new customers in Eclipse as approved.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Excel

Word

Dispute resolution

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (accounting)

Tools

Solar Eclipse software

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - CRP (0) - Plymouth, MN 55442Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Associate's DegreeSalary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: AccountingAccounts Receivable Specialist

$25.00-30.00/hour

Are you a hands-on team player who enjoys helping others and finding solutions that make a difference? We’re looking for someone who brings energy, reliability, and a can-do attitude to every day. At J.H. Larson Company, we value people who work hard, take pride in getting things right, and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. If you’re someone who builds strong relationships, takes initiative, and enjoys being part of a supportive team, we’d love to have you on board.

J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Datacom products with 8 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota and 3 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business. We’re proudly celebrating our 95th anniversary this year!

We have a great opportunity to join our Corporate Team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Plymouth, MN. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will support all credit and A/R related functions of the company. The focus will be to collect delinquent accounts and resolve disputes. This position requires a blend of credit assessment skills and accounts receivable functions to monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue accounts.

What’s In It For You?

• Highly competitive benefits package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• 401k with employer match
• Life insurance
• Health Saving Account with employer match
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• PTO and 9 paid holidays, as well as your birthday!

And more!

Responsibilities Include:

• Monitor overdue accounts and follow up with customers via phone, email, or letters to collect payments. Work with customers to establish payment arrangements for overdue balances, if necessary and monitor all special payment arrangements.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing, payment status, or account details. Provide customers with accurate account information, including balances and payment history.
• Work with branch staff and customers to improve accounts from aging.
• Assist Credit Manager and other colleagues with miscellaneous paperwork, reporting and perform project-based tasks as needed.
• Keep detailed and up-to-date records of transitions, payments, customer address changes and invoices. Ensure all documentation is filed and accessible for easy reference and auditing. Follow up on requests for updated credit applications.
• Issue tax credits and/or collect tax certificates when needed.
• Set up new customers, job accounts and ship-to’s into Eclipse as approved (to backup Accounts Receivable Clerk).

QualificationsQualifications:

Education

• Highschool diploma or GED
• Associate’s degree in accounting preferred

Experience and/or Training

• 2-3 years related work experience
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Must be able to work well with customers, handle disputes diplomatically, and ensure positive relationships
• Possess advanced mathematical and analytical skills
• Proactive, detail oriented, organized, consistent and tenacious
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and collaborate within a multi-functional team
• A team player – work together with others to accomplish common goals of company
• Self-motivated and self-starter
• Experience working in a credit department preferred
• Experience in a wholesale/distribution environment preferred
• Knowledge of Solar Eclipse software preferred

We are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

We are an Affimation Action and Equal Opportunity Employer