AR Analyst

Randstad USA; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced AR Analyst to support enterprise accounts receivable and cash application tasks in a fast-growing environment. The role involves high-volume invoicing, cash posting, collections, and credit hold management, with a secondary focus on general accounting and AP support.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor degree, 2 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting software such as Great Plains and Radius. Onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance and 2 years of experience required.
• Proficiency with Excel and complex spreadsheets.
• Experience with Great Plains and Radius is preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and strong journal entry/cash application skills.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Accounts Receivable & Cash Application: high-volume invoicing, cash posting, collections, credit hold management, and portfolio maintenance.
• General Accounting & AP Support: month-end close, reconciliations, audit readiness, and process improvements.

Skills

Excel Pivot Tables

Accounting Coursework

Reconciliation

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Growth Mindset

Accounting Software Systems

Onsite Work

Bank Reconciliations

Journal Entries

General Ledger

Billing

Cash Applications

GAAP

Enterprise Accounts Receivable

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

Great Plains

Radius

Job description

Are you a technically sound accountant who has a thirst for learning in a welcoming environment? Do you thrive in a multi-layered company where evolution and market advancement are a guarantee! Do you enjoy interacting with others and problem-solving by utilizing your research and computer skills? This position is perfect for the action-oriented, highly analytical financial professional. Timeframe is fluid. This AR Analyst role could be through the end of the year or transition into something long term. The company is growing and tends to make business cases to hire on the contractor that exceed expectations, brings their high level of initiative and growth mindset to the company.

The company is backed by a leading Private Equity firm. The business is currently scaling rapidly from a 4-plant footprint to a multi-national operation. In this role, you will work directly alongside their highly engaged Controller—a seasoned financial leader with a background at iconic, Fortune 500 enterprise companies. You will tackle complex billing, high-volume cash application, commercial credit management, and key month-end accounting reconciliations. If you bring an entrepreneurial spirit, crave process evolution, and love digging into high-complexity systems and advanced Excel models, this high-impact role is built for you.

Parking is free right in front of the building!

salary: $30 - $32 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Enterprise Accounts Receivable & Cash Application

• High-Volume Invoicing: Generate and issue accurate, high-volume commercial customer invoices in a timely manner utilizing specialized ERP billing software (Radius).
• Cash Posting & Application: Process, record, and post daily incoming customer payments (ACH, wires, checks) using Great Plains, resolving complex short-pays and discrepancies.
• Commercial Collections: Proactively communicate via phone and email with enterprise commercial accounts regarding past-due balances and payment statuses.
• Credit Hold Management: Oversee the credit hold workflow, conducting risk checks, evaluating limits, and communicating directly with customer service to release orders as holds clear.
• Portfolio Maintenance: Maintain accurate customer records, update credit limits, perform credit checks, and reconcile client accounts.

General Accounting & AP Support (Secondary focus)

• Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules for AR, AP, accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets.
• Audit & Tax Readiness: Support external auditors and tax preparers with schedule documentation and inquiry responses.
• Process Enhancement: Identify operational bottlenecks and implement efficiency enhancements as our operational structure expands globally.

Skills

Excel Pivot Tables (2 years of experience is required)

Accounting Coursework (2 years of experience is required)

Reconciliation

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Changement Management

Growth Mentality

Accounting Software Systems

Onsite 100 percent of the time

Accountability

Organizational Skills

Process Improvement

Account Reconciliation

Bank Reconciliations

Journal Entries

General Ledger

General Accounting and Finance Skills

Great Plains (2 years of experience is preferred)

Billing (2 years of experience is required)

Cash Applications (2 years of experience is required)

Bachelor Degree (4 years of experience is required)

Enterprise Accounts Receivable (2 years of experience is required)

Multi-layered Billing (2 years of experience is required)

Multi-layered Cash Application (2 years of experience is required)

GAAP (2 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 2 years

Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.