Accountant / AR Lead

Chandler Industries LLC•Blaine, MN

About The Position

Chandler Industries is seeking an Accountant / AR Lead to keep customer collections flowing and support accurate cash forecasting across Chandler and acquired businesses. Reporting to the Controller, this role proactively identifies payment risks, resolves invoicing and account discrepancies, and ensures automated accounts receivable processes produce complete and accurate results. Working closely with Customer Service, Finance, and the ERP/Automation team, the Accountant / AR Lead takes ownership of collection follow-through, coordinates AR processes, and supports the integration of acquired businesses. This position offers an opportunity to apply accounting and problem-solving skills while improving processes in a growing manufacturing organization.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of accounting experience, with a strong understanding of cash application, accounts receivable, aging reports, and/or month-end close.
Knowledge of accounts receivable processes and accounting principles, including debits and credits.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to organize multiple priorities, manage follow-through, and adapt to changing business needs.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and maintain confidentiality.
Candidates must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, political asylees, and refugees).

Nice To Haves

Epicor experience.

Responsibilities

Proactively monitor open invoices, confirm customer receipt and scheduled payment, and resolve issues that could delay collections.
Manage collection follow-up, track payment commitments, and escalate payment risks with recommended next steps.
Reconcile customer portal payment schedules and remittance information to open invoices and expected receipt dates.
Prepare weekly AR aging and expected collection reports to support cash forecasting and finance meetings.
Monitor automated invoicing and cash application for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness; investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
Partner with Customer Service to resolve payment disputes, credit requests, deductions, and short payments.
Coordinate operational follow-through on AR automation issues with the ERP/Automation team.
Support AR integration for acquired businesses, including customer account reconciliation, remittance changes, and continuity of invoicing and collections.
Reconcile receipts across bank accounts and ERP systems and coordinate related intercompany accounting.
Support month-end close, AR reconciliations, monthly financial reviews, and annual audits.
Maintain accurate customer records and current procedures, improve AR processes, and contribute to system implementations and special projects.