AR - Accounts Receivable Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career opportunities access

Team support

Flexible assignments

No fees for services

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Shakopee, MN to manage cash flow, customer accounts and financial records. You will also cover phone support and order entry when needed, contributing to a team-focused environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, multi-tasking, and timely processing of payments, reconciliations, and tax filings as part of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable or general accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and shifting priorities.
• Clear communication and professionalism with both internal teams and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Enter customer/dealer credit card receipts.
• Prepare and reconcile ACH transactions.
• Reconcile bulk plant storage facilities.
• Prepare daily bank deposits.
• Enter payments into accounting software.
• Maintain and reconcile the tax checking account.
• File and securely destroy confidential financial documents.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Excel

Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Posting: Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Shakopee, MN
Schedule: Full-Time

About Us:
Express Employment Professionals is seeking a detail-driven and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a dynamic team in Shakopee. This position plays a crucial role in managing the flow of incoming funds, customer accounts, and financial records. If you're someone who enjoys diving into spreadsheets, balancing the books, and providing great customer service, we'd love to connect with you!

You'll also be cross-trained to support phone coverage and order entry when needed — so flexibility and a team-first attitude are a must.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Tasks:

• Enter customer/dealer credit card receipts
• Prepare and reconcile ACH (Automated Clearing House) transactions
• Reconcile bulk plant storage facilities
• Prepare daily bank deposits
• Enter both paper and electronic payments into accounting software
• Maintain and reconcile the tax checking account
• File and securely destroy confidential financial documents

Weekly Tasks:

• Send customer account statements
• Make collection calls and follow-ups
• Reconcile discrepancies in customer and general accounts
• Submit state and federal payroll taxes

Monthly Tasks:

• Prepare and submit sales tax filings
• File gas and special fuels tax reports
• Prepare monthly A/R records for accountants
• Continue statement distribution and collection efforts
• Reconcile any ongoing account discrepancies

Quarterly Tasks:

• Prepare and submit payroll and unemployment tax filings
• File blender's credits and other quarterly reports
• Reconcile customer and general accounts

Year-End Tasks:

• Prepare complete A/R bookkeeping documentation for accountants

Additional Duties:

• Answer incoming phone calls and assist with order entry when needed
• Respond to customer inquiries professionally and efficiently

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounts receivable or general accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong organizational and reconciliation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and shifting priorities
• Clear communication and professionalism with both internal teams and external clients

What We Offer:

• One interview with Express = access to countless career opportunities
• A team that supports your success from day one
• Flexible assignments and long-term career options
• No fees ever for our services and support