Collections Analyst

ACA Compliance Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

ACA Compliance Group in Pune, India, is seeking a Collections Analyst to manage the collections process, ensuring timely payments from B2B clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in AR collections, a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include analyzing customer accounts, developing collection strategies, and maintaining customer relationships. This role is critical to improving cash flow and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in AR collections.
• Previous customer service and client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the end-to-end collections process to ensure timely payments.
• Review and analyze customer accounts for overdue payments.
• Develop collection strategies to minimize delinquencies.

Skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills

Advanced Excel skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with ERP systems and CRM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position Summary

The Collections Analyst will assist with the end-to-end collections process, ensuring timely payments from B2B clients, and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer accounts to identify overdue payments and potential issues.
• Conduct thorough research on account discrepancies and payment irregularities.
• Develop and implement collection strategies to minimize delinquencies and maximize cash flow.
• Communicate with customers to address payment issues and negotiate payment plans when necessary.
• Generate and analyze reports on accounts receivable and collection performance.
• Provide regular updates to management on collection efforts, highlighting areas of concern or improvement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions and collection activities.
• Prepare and submit reports on collection efforts and results.
• Liaise with customers to resolve billing inquiries and disputes.
• Communicate payment terms and expectations clearly to customers.
• Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to address customer issues and improve overall customer satisfaction.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in AR collections.
• Previous customer service and client-facing experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with monthly/quarterly billing and recurring revenue

Required Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance.
• Demonstrated professional integrity.
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks.
• Dedication to upholding ACA s high-quality standards and customer service focus.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet.
• Previous experience with ERP systems and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data analysis tools.