Accounts Receivable Analyst (New Joint Venture)

Job Description:

Job Title – Accounts Receivable Analyst (New Joint Venture)

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3M announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Bain Capital to form a new Joint Venture which will combine Scott Safety and Madison Fire and Rescue. 3M's deep expertise and track record in the safety industry combined with Bain Capital's capability to integrate businesses, accelerate growth and drive synergies make this an ideal partnership.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The successful candidate may be employed by 3M prior to closing and the position is expected to transition to the Joint Venture following completion of the transaction. Role scope and timing are subject to business needs and successful transaction close.

For more information, please refer to the press release: 3M to create a leading fire and safety business; acquires Madison Fire & Rescue and combines with Scott Safety - Mar 19, 2026

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
 

What You’ll Do 

• Key Responsibilities 

  • Generate and review customer invoices to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and contractual terms.  

  • Apply customer payments (ACH, wire, check, lockbox) accurately in the ERP system; investigate and resolve unapplied cash and discrepancies.  

  • Maintain the receivable subledger accounts and ensure alignment with the general ledger through regular reconciliations.  

  • Monitor AR aging and proactively manage collections activities, following up on past-due balances to drive timely resolution and improved cash flow.  

  • Work with customer service to resolve overdue accounts, short payments, and disputes while building strong relationships to support effective collection outcomes.  

  • Reconcile customer accounts by verifying invoices, payments, credits, and adjustments; investigate and resolve discrepancies between customer and internal records.  

  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Operations, and Finance to resolve billing issues, disputes, and improve Order-to-Cash performance.  

  • Prepare and analyze AR aging, collections, and cash flow reports; identify trends, risks, and accounts requiring escalation.  

  • Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, bad debt analysis, and documentation for audit and compliance requirements.  

  • Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, systems, and controls while maintaining accurate records of collections activity and supporting audit requirements. 

Your Skills and Expertise  

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or Business (completed and verified prior to start)
• Minimum of two years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Understanding of Order‑to‑Cash processes 
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar) 
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or B2B environment 
• Exposure to credit, collections, or revenue‑related accounting 
• Strong Excel skills 
• Experience supporting audits or internal controls 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Work Location

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at the Monroe (Charlotte), North Carolina 3M location

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: Is Not Authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size
and scope.
 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $74,644 - $91,231, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

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