Collections Supervisor

College of American Pathologists; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

College of American Pathologists is seeking a Collections Supervisor to lead the organization''s collections and accounts receivable recovery efforts, fostering customer relationships and supporting cash flow objectives.

The role supervises collections staff, resolves disputes, and develops collection strategies while partnering with Finance, Sales, and operations to reduce aged receivables and improve financial health.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of credit/collections experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with domestic and international accounts.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

• Lead collections staff and develop performance goals.
• Direct daily collection activities to maximize cash.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Customer Service to resolve issues.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and monitor terms.
• Oversee disputes, billing discrepancies, and credit limits.

Skills

Credit/Collections

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Excel skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Collections Supervisor

Position Summary

The Collections Supervisor is responsible for leading the organization's collections and accounts receivable recovery efforts while fostering exceptional customer relationships and supporting organizational cash flow objectives. This position supervises collections staff, oversees dispute resolution activities, develops collection strategies, and monitors performance metrics to ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables.

The Collections Supervisor partners closely with Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and operational teams to resolve customer issues, improve processes, reduce aged receivables, and support the overall financial health of the organization. The role combines hands-on collections management with leadership, analytics, and continuous improvement responsibilities.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop collections personnel through regular performance management, training, and mentoring activities
• Establish individual and team performance goals aligned with departmental objectives
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities

Collections Management

• Direct daily collection activities to maximize cash collections and reduce aged receivables
• Manage escalated domestic and international customer accounts
• Review delinquent accounts and determine appropriate collection strategies
• Negotiate payment arrangements and monitor compliance with agreed-upon terms
• Support collection efforts for high-risk and high-exposure accounts
• Monitor and maintain customer credit limits and holds
• Responsible for monitoring and meeting the requirements of customer bankruptcy filings
• Oversee investigation and resolution of customer disputes, claims, short payments, deductions, and billing discrepancies

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding collections policies and customer account management
• Assist with ERP system enhancements, testing, and process documentation initiatives

Education

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

Experience

• 5+ years of credit/collections experience
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or people leadership experience
• Experience managing complex customer portfolios and dispute resolution processes
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience working with domestic and international customers preferred

• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable and collections best practices
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

Salary: $67,000 - $84,000

Candidates must reside within 75-miles of Northfield, IL and meet in office requirements.