Collections Analyst

Aston Carter; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an entry-level Collections Analyst in St. Louis, MO. This in-office, contract-to-hire role emphasizes billing, collections, and accounts receivable in a high-volume environment. Start date is flexible with standard business hours on weekdays.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) and offers a path to a permanent role. Compensation ranges from $24.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on qualifications and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience preparing and presenting analytical reports to stakeholders.
• Background supporting monthly and quarterly audits.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers via phone and email to secure timely payments, resolve concerns, and maintain positive relationships.
• Investigate and correct billing discrepancies to ensure accurate invoices and account records.
• Proactively manage a portfolio of accounts to reduce past-due balances and keep accounts current.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve cash application errors to ensure payments are applied correctly.
• Research and resolve chargeback deductions and related disputes.
• Issue and distribute invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Process new contracts and sales to ensure proper billing setup and documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to verify billing details and maintain billing accuracy.

Skills

Analytical reporting

Audits

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Entry level- Bachelor's degree, no experience!

Job Description

The Collections Analyst plays a key role in managing billing, collections, and accounts receivable activities in a high-volume environment. This position focuses on engaging with customers to secure timely payments, resolving billing and cash application issues, and maintaining accurate and current account records. The role also supports audits, analytical reporting, and process improvements while collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure billing accuracy and strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers via phone and email to secure timely payments, resolve concerns, and maintain positive relationships.
• Investigate and correct billing discrepancies to ensure accurate invoices and account records.
• Proactively manage a portfolio of accounts to reduce past-due balances and keep accounts current.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve cash application errors to ensure payments are applied correctly.
• Research and resolve chargeback deductions and related disputes.
• Issue and distribute invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Process new contracts and sales to ensure proper billing setup and documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to verify billing details and maintain billing accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience preparing and presenting analytical reports to stakeholders.
• Background supporting monthly and quarterly audits.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

This is an in-office role, Monday through Friday. Start times are flexible, with the option to begin as early as 7:00 a.m. or as late as 8:30 a.m. Employees may take either a half-hour or one-hour lunch break.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.