AR/Collections Specialist

Ascendo Resources; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ascendo Resources in New Jersey is seeking an experienced AR/Collections Specialist to manage a high-volume commercial AR portfolio. This role reports to the finance team and collaborates with Sales and Operations to resolve disputes and optimize cash flow.

Responsibilities include full-cycle B2B collections, maintaining around 30 contacts daily, analyzing aging and DSO, and producing reports in Excel using advanced functions like VLOOKUP and PivotTables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B collections experience.
• Experience managing 300+ commercial accounts.
• Proven ability to maintain 30+ customer contacts daily.
• Strong AR skills: aging reports, DSO analysis, reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, reporting).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ~300 commercial customer accounts with ~$20 million in receivables.
• Perform full-cycle B2B collections via phone and email.
• Maintain average 30 customer contacts per day to drive timely collections.
• Review AR aging, DSO, and other metrics to prioritize work.
• Prepare reports and analyze accounts using Excel.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to resolve disputes.
• Negotiate payment commitments while maintaining relationships.
• Document activity and maintain accurate records.

Skills

B2B collections

Portfolio management

Customer communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-4:00 PM or 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Salary: $80,000-$85,000 (up to $90,000 for highly qualified candidates)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing leader in the construction services industry, is seeking an experienced AR/Collections Specialist to manage a high-volume commercial accounts receivable portfolio. This is a great opportunity for a collections professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys partnering cross-functionally, and takes ownership of their work.

This position serves as the primary finance representative in the New Jersey office while working closely with a larger Accounts Receivable team based in New York.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 300 commercial customer accounts with roughly $20 million in outstanding receivables.
• Perform full-cycle B2B collections through a combination of phone calls and email.
• Maintain an average of 30 customer contacts per day to drive timely collections.
• Review and analyze AR aging reports, DSO, and other collection metrics to prioritize workload.
• Prepare reports and perform account analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Research and reconcile customer account discrepancies.
• Partner closely with Sales and Operations to resolve invoice disputes and payment issues.
• Negotiate payment commitments while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings to review outstanding accounts and collection strategies.
• Document collection activity and maintain accurate account records.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B collections experience required.
• Experience managing a portfolio of 300+ commercial accounts.
• Proven ability to handle 30+ customer contacts daily through phone and email.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, collections, reconciliations, and aging reports.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and reporting functions.
• Experience reviewing DSO and other AR performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Ideal Candidate

• Organized and highly self-motivated.
• Assertive yet professional when working with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable partnering with Sales to resolve complex payment disputes.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Approachable, collaborative, and committed to being a strong team player.
• Medical insurance with multiple plan options
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing organization with long-term career potential

Interview Process

• Virtual interview with Finance Leadership
• Final onsite interview

If you're an experienced B2B collections professional looking for a highly visible role where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to speak with you.