This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accounts Receivable Collections Coordinator based in the United States.
Accountabilities
- Manage a portfolio of more than 300 customer accounts, including large national accounts with multiple locations.
- Review accounts receivable aging reports and prioritise collection activities based on account risk, outstanding balances, payment history, and collection trends.
- Drive collection efforts across more than $2 million in past-due receivables.
- Proactively investigate and resolve payment delays, billing disputes, invoice discrepancies, deductions, short payments, unapplied cash, and timecard issues.
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to identify and remove barriers to payment.
- Review, process, and accurately apply customer remittances.
- Manage and respond to ServiceNow tickets while providing support for shared team queues.
- Prepare and maintain reports covering delinquent accounts, collection activities, payment trends, dispute status, and portfolio performance.
- Partner with Operations, Billing, Sales, Finance, and other departments to resolve account discrepancies and outstanding issues.
- Escalate complex matters when necessary and clearly communicate account status, resolution timelines, and collection strategies.
- Maintain accurate account records, collection notes, and supporting documentation.
- Build and maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring consistent follow-up and progress toward collection targets.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in accounts receivable and commercial collections.
- Strong B2B collections experience, including managing enterprise or national customer accounts.
- Proven experience handling large customer portfolios and high-value receivables.
- Hands-on experience reviewing and managing accounts receivable aging reports.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve invoice disputes, billing discrepancies, deductions, short payments, and payment delays.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Lawson, Oracle, SAP, or comparable platforms. Lawson experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with collections or account management systems.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a high-volume environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present account status, timelines, and collection strategies to leadership.
- Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Attention to detail, effective follow-up, and accurate documentation skills.
- Comfort navigating multiple systems, managing competing priorities, and handling escalations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Radius and ServiceNow.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will also be considered.
- Experience owning large-dollar accounts receivable portfolios and resolving complex enterprise account issues.
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively across departments.
Benefits
Starting hourly pay rate of $21.00. The final rate may vary based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Benefits coverage beginning on the first day of the month following the hire date.
- Eight paid holidays per year.
- Two floating holidays per year.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Wellness program.
- Parental leave.
- Incentive programs.
- Opportunities for career development and internal promotion.
- Collaborative team environment.