Senior AR & Collections Lead - Cash Flow Champion

taherinternal; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taher is seeking a hands-on Senior Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to own the collections process and strengthen cash flow. You will work directly with customers and internal teams to reduce past-due balances, resolve disputes, and improve AR processes.

This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and accountability across the organization. Ideal candidates have at least five years in AR/collections, experience with ERP systems and Excel, and a proven

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five years of accounts receivable, collections, or related finance duties.
• Experience owning collections, reducing past-due balances, and complex disputes.
• Experience leading process improvements, automation, or systems enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the collections process across assigned customer accounts.
• Develop and execute collection strategies to reduce aging and improve cash flow.
• Analyze aging trends, payment patterns, disputes, and risks; recommend actions.
• Proactively contact customers about past-due balances and promised dates.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and maintain accurate collection notes and documentation.
• Provide reporting on collection status and high-risk accounts.
• Prepare reconciliations, journals, and month-end AR activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Accounting, and other departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Collections ownership

Customer relationships

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Two-year degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Equivalent relevant work experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Taher is seeking a hands-on Senior Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to own the collections process and strengthen cash flow. You will work directly with customers and internal teams to reduce past-due balances, resolve disputes, and improve AR processes.

This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and accountability across the organization. Ideal candidates have at least five years in AR/collections, experience with ERP systems and Excel, and a proven