Collections Analyst

Motion Recruitment; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an OTC Collections Analyst to join the finance team in Louisville, KY. You will manage accounts receivable, pursue outstanding invoices, and resolve billing discrepancies while supporting collections efforts to ensure timely payments.

The ideal candidate has experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Billing, Accounting, Credit, or Finance and is proficient with Excel, data analysis, and communicating with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit, Billing, or similar finance-related roles.
• Experience managing customer accounts, collections activities, payment follow-up, and aged receivables.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and support collections efforts.
• Partner with finance, sales, and operations to investigate payment issues.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Collections

Billing

Accounting

Credit

Finance

Excel

VLOOKUPs

Pivot Tables

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Our client is seeking an OTC Collections Analyst to join their finance team in Louisville, KY. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing accounts receivable, following up on outstanding invoices, resolving billing discrepancies, and supporting collections efforts to ensure timely customer payments.

The ideal candidate has experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Billing, Accounting, Credit, or Finance and is comfortable working with Excel, analyzing data, and communicating with both customers and internal stakeholders. You'll partner closely with finance, sales, and operations teams to investigate payment issues, maintain account accuracy, and support reporting and reconciliation activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in finance and accounting while gaining experience within a large, fast-paced organization. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are key to success in this role.

Contract Duration: 9 months

Required Experience

• 0-3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit, Billing, or similar finance-related roles
• Experience managing customer accounts, collections activities, payment follow-up, and aged receivables
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas, and reporting
• Experience analyzing large volumes of financial or operational data
• Ability to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with KPIs, metrics, aging reports, cash forecasting, or financial reporting
• Ability to multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Preferred Experience

• Experience within Media, Advertising, Broadcasting, or Entertainment industries
• ERP or financial systems experience such as SAP or Oracle
• Knowledge of accounting principles and Accounts Receivable processes
• Experience supporting month-end close activities and account reconciliations
• Experience working with high-volume portfolios and large data sets
• Experience creating dashboards, financial reporting, and management presentations