Accounts Receivable Assistant Jobs in Minnesota
Accounts Receivable Assistant jobs in Minnesota are consistently active, with demand concentrated in healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and retail distribution sectors that anchor the state's economy. The largest hiring metro is Minneapolis-Saint Paul, followed by Rochester and Duluth, where employers like UnitedHealth Group, Mayo Clinic, and Target maintain substantial finance operations. The most sought-after specialties in Minnesota include medical billing reconciliation, collections follow-up, and ERP-based payment processing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support the effective management and resolution of customer accounts. This role is responsible for payment reconciliation, researching deductions and credits, resolving account discrepancies, and partnering cross-functionally to drive timely resolution of outstanding items.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on Accounts Receivable experience combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This individual should be comfortable investigating complex account activity, working with customer portals and financial systems, analyzing data in Excel, and collaborating with Sales and other internal teams to resolve issues.
This role is well suited for someone who enjoys researching discrepancies, identifying root causes, and taking ownership of issues through resolution rather than simply processing transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on past-due balances, partnering with customers and internal stakeholders to address payment issues.
- Research and resolve customer deductions, credits, disputes, and account discrepancies, identifying root causes and driving issues through resolution.
- Partner closely with Sales and other cross-functional teams to research customer issues and facilitate timely account resolution.
- Perform payment reconciliation, including researching and resolving unapplied, short-paid, overpaid, and unidentified transactions.
- Review customer accounts and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, trends, and items requiring follow-up.
- Perform financial and account analysis to support decision-making and resolution of complex AR items.
- Utilize customer portals, ERP systems, and other financial systems to research payments, remittance information, deductions, claims, invoices, and account activity.
- Maintain ownership of open issues, coordinating with customers and internal partners through final resolution.
- Support the full Accounts Receivable lifecycle, including cash application, customer invoicing, collections, account reconciliations, and other routine AR activities as needed.
- Assist with month-end close activities related to Accounts Receivable, including account reconciliations, review of open items, preparation of supporting schedules, and investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of account research, adjustments, customer activity, and resolution status.
- Identify recurring account issues, process gaps, and opportunities to improve AR accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
- Support additional Accounts Receivable reporting, analysis, and projects as needed.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, deductions, disputes, collections, cash application, or account reconciliation.
- Demonstrated experience researching and resolving customer disputes, deductions, credits, or account discrepancies.
- Experience performing financial or account analysis and working with detailed transactional data.
- Experience working with customer portals, ERP systems, and other financial systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, reconcile, and analyze financial data.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Customer Service, or other business partners.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and open issues simultaneously.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
About us: WPS Fresh has cultivated a robust reputation in the wholesale produce industry by consistently blending exceptional customer service with unparalleled reliability and integrity. Our success is built on a foundation of strong, trust-based relationships with both our growers and, most importantly, our customers. Customers choose us for our daily distribution, full line offering and our suite of value-added services.
We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support the effective management and resolution of customer accounts. This role is responsible for payment reconciliation, researching deductions and credits, resolving account discrepancies, and partnering cross-functionally to drive timely resolution of outstanding items.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on Accounts Receivable experience combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This individual should be comfortable investigating complex account activity, working with customer portals and financial systems, analyzing data in Excel, and collaborating with Sales and other internal teams to resolve issues.
This role is well suited for someone who enjoys researching discrepancies, identifying root causes, and taking ownership of issues through resolution rather than simply processing transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on past-due balances, partnering with customers and internal stakeholders to address payment issues.
- Research and resolve customer deductions, credits, disputes, and account discrepancies, identifying root causes and driving issues through resolution.
- Partner closely with Sales and other cross-functional teams to research customer issues and facilitate timely account resolution.
- Perform payment reconciliation, including researching and resolving unapplied, short-paid, overpaid, and unidentified transactions.
- Review customer accounts and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, trends, and items requiring follow-up.
- Perform financial and account analysis to support decision-making and resolution of complex AR items.
- Utilize customer portals, ERP systems, and other financial systems to research payments, remittance information, deductions, claims, invoices, and account activity.
- Maintain ownership of open issues, coordinating with customers and internal partners through final resolution.
- Support the full Accounts Receivable lifecycle, including cash application, customer invoicing, collections, account reconciliations, and other routine AR activities as needed.
- Assist with month-end close activities related to Accounts Receivable, including account reconciliations, review of open items, preparation of supporting schedules, and investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of account research, adjustments, customer activity, and resolution status.
- Identify recurring account issues, process gaps, and opportunities to improve AR accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
- Support additional Accounts Receivable reporting, analysis, and projects as needed.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, deductions, disputes, collections, cash application, or account reconciliation.
- Demonstrated experience researching and resolving customer disputes, deductions, credits, or account discrepancies.
- Experience performing financial or account analysis and working with detailed transactional data.
- Experience working with customer portals, ERP systems, and other financial systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, reconcile, and analyze financial data.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Customer Service, or other business partners.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and open issues simultaneously.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
About us: WPS Fresh has cultivated a robust reputation in the wholesale produce industry by consistently blending exceptional customer service with unparalleled reliability and integrity. Our success is built on a foundation of strong, trust-based relationships with both our growers and, most importantly, our customers. Customers choose us for our daily distribution, full line offering and our suite of value-added services.
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The qualifications that appear most often in accounts receivable assistant jobs across Minnesota.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
- One or more years of accounts receivable or billing experience in a professional setting
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to apply payments, reconcile accounts, and resolve billing discrepancies
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data validation
- Effective written and verbal communication for coordinating with customers and internal teams
Accounts Receivable Assistant Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounts receivable assistant in Minnesota?
Most accounts receivable assistant positions in Minnesota require at minimum a high school diploma, though employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services increasingly prefer an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or business. Minnesota does not require a state-issued license for this role. Candidates who complete coursework through institutions like Minneapolis College, Hennepin Technical College, or Minnesota State University and gain experience with medical billing or ERP systems are strongly positioned for openings across the Twin Cities metro and beyond.
Which companies hire accounts receivable assistants in Minnesota?
Minnesota accounts receivable assistant roles are posted by Cassia, J&R Schugel, and Miller Manufacturing and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's large healthcare systems, regional insurers, and Fortune 500 headquarters in the Twin Cities create a particularly steady volume of openings across industries.
Which Minnesota cities have the most accounts receivable assistant jobs?
Eagan, Edina, and Wadena lead Minnesota for accounts receivable assistant openings. Minneapolis-Saint Paul drives the majority of postings through its concentration of corporate headquarters, health systems, and financial institutions, while Rochester's volume reflects Mayo Clinic and its network of affiliated businesses, and Duluth draws from manufacturing and healthcare employers in the region.
Are there remote accounts receivable assistant jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most fields, since accounts receivable work is desk-based and relies on software systems that are fully accessible remotely. About 25% of accounts receivable assistant openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely Minnesota employers have adopted flexible finance operations. Payment posting, collections follow-up, and account reconciliation are the tasks most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a accounts receivable assistant in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for accounts payable clerk, billing coordinator, or administrative assistant roles at large Minnesota employers like Allina Health, Securian Financial, or Cargill, which often bring motivated candidates into finance support functions and train them on internal systems. Community college accounting certificates from Hennepin Technical College or Inver Hills Community College strengthen applications considerably. Familiarity with Excel and any exposure to billing software, even through coursework or volunteer work, meaningfully improves a candidate's standing with Minnesota hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to accounts receivable assistant jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to accounts receivable assistant jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings across industries and metros. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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