We’re seeking an Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to manage all aspects of accounts receivable, with a strong emphasis on proactive collections. This is a 100% accounts receivable position, where approximately 80% of the role will involve outbound phone calls to customers, primarily high-end private golf and country clubs throughout the United States.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining timely customer payments, managing outstanding invoices, reconciling incoming payments, and ensuring accurate financial records while delivering professional customer service.
Location: Must be in Colombia – Remote.
Environment: Colombian and International Teams.
Language: Advanced English (B2+ - C1).
Timezone: Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - EST.
Contract: Non-fixed Term Colombian Contract.
Requirements:
- Education: Background in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience in B2B accounts receivable and collections, ideally in a role requiring a high volume of outbound phone calls.
- Skills: Excellent spoken and written English; strong verbal communication and professional phone etiquette; experience with accounts receivable, collections, payment reconciliation, invoice management, and customer records; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Characteristics: Proactive, dependable, responsive, organized, self-motivated, and capable of independently managing daily responsibilities. Must be comfortable making frequent outbound calls, following up repeatedly when necessary, and professionally securing payment commitments. A strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Outbound Collections: Proactively call customers regarding outstanding invoices, payment status, and expected payment dates. Make a high volume of calls every day and consistently follow up to secure payment commitments.
- Inbound Communication: Answer incoming customer calls, respond to questions, and assist with payment inquiries.
- Invoice Management: Learn ApparelMagic, the ERP system where all customer invoices are housed, and ensure invoices are emailed promptly and accurately.
- Payment Reconciliation: Reconcile incoming ACH payments across both bank accounts and ensure payments are properly recorded and applied.
- Check Processing: Account for customer checks received by mail and ensure payments are accurately reflected in the system.
- Customer AP Contacts: Verify and maintain accurate accounts payable contact information for every customer. During collection calls, confirm contact details and update records whenever something changes.
- Email Communication: Maintain prompt, professional, and consistent email correspondence with customers and the internal team.
- Daily Accountability: Complete assigned reconciliations, follow-ups, and collection activities on schedule without constant reminders or supervision.