Accounts Receivable Specialist - Hybrid, PTO & 401k Match

The Watkins Company; Winona (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

100% employer paid leave

Hybrid work model

PTO

10 holidays

401k match

Job summary

The Watkins Company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage customer AR, credits, collections, and cash applications. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication with internal teams and customers.

Hybrid work environment with a focus on timely collections, accurate recordkeeping, and collaboration across Sales, Accounting, and Customer Service. 100% employer paid leave and a range of benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree not required; an Associate's degree in Accounting or related field is needed.
• Minimum six months of relevant accounting or financial experience, preferably AR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in financial transactions and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Administer company credit policies, including processing credit applications and checks.
• Monitor AR aging, identify past-due balances, and follow up with customers for collections.
• Investigate and resolve customer deductions, chargebacks, and payment discrepancies with Sales and Customer Service.
• Process and apply customer payments (checks, electronic payments, etc.).
• Maintain accurate AR records, documentation, and customer data.
• Communicate professionally with customers about balances, arrangements, and inquiries.
• Track and report AR metrics such as aging trends and collections performance.
• Assist with month-end closing and reconciliations as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Watkins Company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage customer AR, credits, collections, and cash applications. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication with internal teams and customers.

Hybrid work environment with a focus on timely collections, accurate recordkeeping, and collaboration across Sales, Accounting, and Customer Service. 100% employer paid leave and a range of benefits accompany this role.