Accounting Collection Officer

LIMA LAND, INC.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

LIMA LAND, INC. is seeking an Accounting Collection Officer to monitor customer accounts, pursue overdue payments, and maintain precise records across the billing lifecycle.

You will coordinate with Accounting, Sales, and Customer Service to resolve issues, generate aging reports, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

This full-time role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, or accounting is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to meet collection deadlines and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivable and identify overdue accounts.
• Contact customers through phone, email, or other communication channels regarding outstanding balances.
• Follow up on promised payments and ensure collections are made on time.
• Prepare and send billing statements, collection notices, and payment reminders.
• Record and update customer payments and collection activities in the accounting system.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Coordinate with the Accounting, Sales, and Customer Service teams regarding billing concerns.
• Prepare collection reports and aging-of-receivables reports.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of invoices, payments, and collection correspondence.
• Escalate seriously delinquent accounts to management for appropriate action.
• Ensure all collection activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

An Accounting Collection Officer is responsible for monitoring customer accounts, collecting outstanding payments, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with customers and internal departments to resolve billing and payment issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts receivable and identify overdue accounts.

• Contact customers through phone, email, or other communication channels regarding outstanding balances.

• Follow up on promised payments and ensure collections are made on time.

• Prepare and send billing statements, collection notices, and payment reminders.

• Record and update customer payments and collection activities in the accounting system.

• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.

• Coordinate with the Accounting, Sales, and Customer Service teams regarding billing concerns.

• Prepare collection reports and aging-of-receivables reports.

• Maintain organized and accurate records of invoices, payments, and collection correspondence.

• Escalate seriously delinquent accounts to management for appropriate action.

• Ensure all collection activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, or accounting is an advantage.

• Good communication and negotiation skills.

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

• Organized, responsible, and able to meet collection deadlines.

• Able to handle confidential financial information professionally.