Cash Flow & AR Collections Analyst

Associa; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking a Cash Applications & Collections Analyst to join the Corporate Accounting team. Own a portfolio, drive timely collections, and partner across the business to shape how we approach AR in a fast-paced environment.

You will resolve billing issues, support month-end close, and help improve processes and automation while building strong relationships with internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years in collections, accounts receivable, or related role (high-volume environment a plus).
• Technical Skills: Knowledgeable in proper accounting principles (US GAAP). Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Outlook, alpha-numeric data entry; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and VicAI strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of customer entity accounts, driving timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Proactively follow up on past due invoices through consistent outreach via phone and email.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash with a problem-solving mindset.
• Partner with branch teams, operations, and customer service to remove collection barriers and drive resolution.
• Maintain accurate and detailed collection notes, ensuring clear visibility into account status and next steps.
• Identify trends, aging risks, and problem accounts, escalating with recommended actions when needed.
• Support month-end close activities, including AR aging review and account reconciliations.
• Take initiative in improving processes, enhancing workflows, and contributing to automation efforts.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with internal and external partners while delivering a high level of service.

Skills

Strong communicator

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

VicAI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associa is seeking a Cash Applications & Collections Analyst to join the Corporate Accounting team. Own a portfolio, drive timely collections, and partner across the business to shape how we approach AR in a fast-paced environment.

You will resolve billing issues, support month-end close, and help improve processes and automation while building strong relationships with internal teams and customers.