Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

Life Remembered; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Life Remembered is seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist to join our team in Jeannette, PA. This part-time role (20–25 hours per week) focuses on managing outstanding customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and reducing delinquent balances while maintaining positive relationships with customers and internal teams.

You will work with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve payment issues, generate aging reports, and support cash flow objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must pass required screenings and background check, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers regarding overdue invoices (collection queues as created by management).
• Monitor and manage accounts receivable portfolio.
• Investigate and resolve payment disputes including auto pay fails and payment reversals.
• Negotiate payment arrangements while adhering to company policies.
• Maintain accurate collection notes within the electronic system.
• Perform account reconciliations and research unapplied or missing payments.
• Generate aging reports and analyze delinquent accounts.
• Escalate high-risk accounts as necessary.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams.
• Prepare and distribute customer account statements.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong collection & negotiation

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Multi-account management

Analytical problem solving

Excel & accounting software

Customer service oriented

Meet collection targets

NetSuite familiarity

LoanPro familiarity

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

LoanPro

ERP software

Job description

Join a team of do-ers that are reimagining the death care industry while providing world-class service to each and every family in our care.

The families we serve are at the core of our being. Our priority is always to better their experience with us and to exceed their expectations by providing world-class service.

Personal Accountability

We are on an ambitious journey together. To succeed, we must all remember to hold ourselves to a high standard that will yield results in our collective journey together.

Quality

Our families entrusted us with the care of their loved ones for eternity. We must always hold our properties, our products, and our service to high quality standards in their honor.

Teamwork

We must always recognize the amazing individuals on our team. However, at the same time, we must also recognize that it’s only through teamwork that we achieve greatness.

A Will to Win

We must always foster the Will to Win in every aspect of our business and in our position within the industry - whether it is providing exceptional service to a family or surpassing the competition.

Constant Improvement

As we progress forward, we must consistently examine and improve all areas of the business regardless of the status quo that has been set either by us or our predecessors.

Position: Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

Location: Jeannette, PA

Job Id:333

# of Openings:1

The Accounts Receivable (A/R) Collection Specialist is a part-time position working 20 to 25 hours per week and is responsible for managing outstanding customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments, reducing delinquent balances, and maintaining positive customer relationships. This role works closely with customers, sales teams, and accounting staff to resolve payment issues, reconcile accounts, and support the organization's cash flow objectives.

Essential Job duties and Functions:

• Contact customers regarding overdue invoices (collection queues as created by management)
• Monitor and manage accounts receivable portfolio.
• Investigate and resolve payment disputes including auto pay fails and payment reversals.
• Negotiate payment arrangements while adhering to company policies.
• Maintain accurate collection notes within the electronic system.
• Perform account reconciliations and research unapplied or missing payments.
• Generate aging reports and analyze delinquent accounts.
• Escalate high-risk accounts as necessary.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams.
• Prepare and distribute customer account statements.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong collection and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and accounting software.
• Customer service-oriented approach.
• Ability to meet collection targets and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of credit and collection practices.
• Understanding of accounting principles and A/R processes.
• Experience with NetSuite, and or Loan Pro is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management may change duties, responsibilities, and activities any time with or without notice.

Education:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must pass required screenings and background check, where applicable.

Experience:

• 2+ years of accounts receivable, collections, or related accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Consumer collection experience preferred.