Lead Commercial Collector

Southwest Search; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Search is recruiting on behalf of a growing organization in Irving, Texas, for an Accounts Receivable Team Member to lead day-to-day AR and collections activities and supervise a small team.

This hands-on leadership role requires 5+ years in AR/collections (or an Associate's degree in Accounting), 2+ years of supervisory experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and Excel proficiency to be assessed during interviews. ERP experience is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AR/ commercial collections experience or an Associate's degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong commercial collections, cash application, and reconciliation experience.
• Excel skills will be assessed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coach the AR and Collections team.
• Monitor aging and drive collection efforts on delinquent accounts.
• Handle escalated customer disputes and complex collection issues.
• Oversee cash application, reconciliations, credits, and account adjustments.
• Analyze AR performance and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Member to lead day-to-day AR and collections activities for their growing organization. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who is comfortable managing a team while staying involved in the details.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead/Supervise and coach the AR and Collections team
• Monitor aging and drive collection efforts on delinquent accounts
• Handle escalated customer disputes and complex collection issues
• Oversee cash application, reconciliations, credits, and account adjustments
• Analyze AR performance and identify opportunities for process improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AR/commercial collections experience OR an Associate's degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong commercial collections, cash application, and reconciliation experience
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills

ERP/accounting software experience is required.

Please note: Excel skills will be assessed as part of the interview process.