Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

ebs Recruiters

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist in St. Louis. This full-time, onsite role emphasizes collections and requires strong communication and analytical skills. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years in corporate collections and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Join a company dedicated to connecting talent with great opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of corporate collections or accounts receivable experience.
Strong understanding of AR processes and collections best practices.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Review accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts.
Make collection calls and maintain professional communication with customers.
Provide support with general AR functions, including applying payments.
Maintain accurate records of collection activities and customer communications.
Provide support with general AR functions, including applying payments and assisting with month-end processes.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely resolution of AR issues.

Skills

Collections experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

Founded in 2003, ebs Recruiters is built on family values and a passion for finding great opportunities for amazing individuals. With over 3,000 talented professionals successfully placed, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality. Networking is at the core of what we do, connecting candidates with their ideal roles and providing top‑notch services to our clients.

Today, our leadership team boasts over 100 years of collective experience in technical recruitment. Their extensive expertise brings a unique blend of business acumen and interpersonal skills to every interaction. When you partner with ebs Recruiters, you can rely on us to offer continuity, expertise, and a dedicated contact for all your recruitment needs. We recruit a perfect fit, every time.

*Candidates must have collections experience and be local to the Greater St. Louis Area*

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist to join our team in a full‑time, onsite role. This position is primarily focused on collections (approximately 70%) with additional responsibilities in general accounts receivable functions (30%). The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to analyze aging reports, and a proactive approach to resolving outstanding balances through relationship‑building and follow‑up.

Job Responsibilities

Review and manage accounts receivable aging reports to identify and follow up on past‑due accounts
Make collection calls and maintain professional communication with customers to resolve outstanding balances
Research and reconcile discrepancies related to payments, invoices, and account issues
Maintain accurate records of collection activities and customer communications
Provide support with general AR functions, including applying payments and assisting with month‑end processes
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely resolution of AR issues

Qualifications