Accounts Receivable Associate

Fenix Group SPC•Hopkins, MN

3d•$50,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Associate owns the order-to-cash cycle across all brands and shipping locations. The role invoices shipments daily, manages collections, and works with Sales and Customer Service to ensure accurate billing and timely payment. It is a hybrid position in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with an in-office initial training period, and reports to the Accounting Supervisor. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role is full-time, salaried, and exempt.

Requirements

At least 2 years of accounting experience, including accounts receivable, billing, and/or credit and collections.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and reconciliations, and strong overall Microsoft Office skills.
Strong attention to detail, time management, analytical, and organizational skills.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication, including comfort discussing past-due balances by phone.
Good judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to build partnerships at every level.
Flexibility and adaptability in a growing, multi-brand business.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in accounting.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or another manufacturing-integrated ERP.
Accounts receivable experience in manufacturing, distribution, or building products.

Responsibilities

Invoice all shipments daily across every brand and location accurately and on time.
Manage collections by contacting customers about past-due balances, securing payment commitments, and documenting follow-ups.
Monitor accounts against payment terms and escalate delinquent accounts for finance holds or management review under credit and collection policies.
Research and reconcile customer accounts, resolving short payments, unapplied cash, invoice disputes, and billing questions.
Apply incoming customer payments according to established procedures.
Prepare and send monthly customer statements.
Build and maintain accounts receivable and aging reports for management.
Process new customer credit applications and maintain current credit and account information in the ERP.
Work with Sales, Customer Service, and other teams to resolve account issues.
Identify and suggest improvements to accounts receivable, invoicing, and collection processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.