AR Collections & Cash Applications Specialist

G0549 Politico LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO is seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist to join our Finance Operations team. You will drive collections on past-due subscriptions and invoices, post payments, and ensure accurate application to invoices in Salesforce.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Sales, Invoicing, and Collections to resolve discrepancies and maintain timely payments, while handling communications with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in AR/collections.
• Experience posting payments and applying to invoices.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
• Strong attention to detail and process accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Drive collections for past-due subscriptions and invoices.
• Post customer payments (cash, checks, wires, credit cards).
• Apply payments to invoices in Salesforce.
• Enter client and sales data into Salesforce and invoice per contract terms.
• Respond to invoice inquiries and resolve discrepancies with internal teams.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Collections

Salesforce

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

B.A./B.S. in Finance

Tools

JIRA

Certinia

Workday

Job description

POLITICO is seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist to join our Finance Operations team. You will drive collections on past-due subscriptions and invoices, post payments, and ensure accurate application to invoices in Salesforce.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Sales, Invoicing, and Collections to resolve discrepancies and maintain timely payments, while handling communications with customers and internal teams.