Account Specialist

Posted 27 Days Ago
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Eden Prairie, MN, USA
Hybrid
49K-91K Annually
Senior level
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
Manage an assigned portfolio of strategic customer accounts receivable, collect overdue payments, resolve invoice disputes and payment roadblocks, and monitor delinquency trends. Build customer relationships, coordinate with internal teams and sales representatives, participate in AR reviews, handle inquiries, perform clerical collection duties, and support training. The role requires six or more years of business experience, strong communication skills, and intermediate Excel and Outlook knowledge.
Summary Generated by Built In
Emerson is seeking a motivated Accounts Receivable professional to join our team in Eden Prairie, MN. In this role, you will be responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of customer accounts, proactively collecting payments, resolving account issues, and fostering positive customer relationships. By partnering with customers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure timely payment collection and contribute to the successful achievement of Accounts Receivable performance goals.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Maximize collection of overdue AR within an assigned portfolio of Emerson's most strategic customers and monitor trends in delinquent accounts to prioritize collections actions
  • Establish and maintain professional customer relationships to maximize collections effectiveness through personal interactions
  • Contact assigned strategic customers regarding outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment and coordinate with customer to eliminate roadblocks in payment process
  • Research disputed and non-disputed delinquent account balances and recommend accounts that need escalated collection actions with the goal of reducing past due dollars 
  • Coordinate and work closely with key Emerson personnel to resolve issues preventing or delaying payment 
  • Leverage Sales Representative relationships for assistance in managing customer behavior
  • Participate in AR review meetings with supported business units/sites
  • Demonstrate subject matter expertise and exceptional customer service through handling incoming inquiries and resolution of complex problems
  • Exercise limited independent judgment and discretion in handling various functional scenarios
  • Actively participate and communicate in team-based work group 
  • Follow company practices and policies
  • Perform clerical duties related to accounts receivable/collections
  • May provide business unit-specific, system or software training for new hires
     
Who You Are:
You build customer relationships. You drill down to root causes to gather relevant information. You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You know to prepare for unexpected outcomes and try different solutions. You are open to change and continue to learn and experience new opportunities.
 
For This Role, You Will Need:
  • High School diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) 
  • Six (6) or more years business related experience
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills 
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook 
  • Action oriented and results driven 
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States 
 
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Collections experience in commercial collections and manufacturing
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Introductory credit analysis experience 
 
Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $48,900 - $90,700 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

 

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About Us

WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

No calls or agencies please. 

Skills Required

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Six or more years of business-related experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Collections experience in commercial collections and manufacturing
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Introductory credit analysis experience

Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
50,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1890

What We Do

At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.

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