Senior Collections & AR Analyst — Drive Cash Flow

Stanley1913 Us; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

14 paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Stanley 1913, headquartered in Seattle, seeks a Senior Collections Analyst to lead cash flow optimization across accounts, aging analysis, and billing resolution, partnering with Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics.

The role requires 5+ years in collections, strong Excel and SAP/Oracle experience, and the ability to improve processes, negotiate with customers, and drive cross-functional initiatives to support our global operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of collections, accounts receivable and experience; senior/advanced experience managing complex accounts preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and ERP/AR systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Experience with collections or billing platforms; automation tools a plus.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, assess risk, and develop actionable insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to negotiate and influence stakeholders.
• Investigate root causes, resolve disputes, and navigate complex billing scenarios.
• Cross-functional partner with Finance, Sales and Customer Service teams.
• Lead multiple priorities with accuracy and urgency.
• Build positive relationships while driving accountability for payments.
• Drive continuous improvement, workflow optimization, and systems enhancements.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance or accounting preferable.

Responsibilities

• Run a high-volume portfolio of accounts focusing on reducing aging and DSO.
• Analyze customer payment behavior, trends, and delinquency root causes; suggest actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing issues, disputes, and discrepancies.
• Perform daily sales order hold review and release to support order flow.
• Maintain aging reports, forecasts, and collection metrics for leadership.
• Lead outreach to past-due customers with payment plans and settlements.
• Assess credit risk on new and existing accounts within the portfolio.
• Identify high-risk accounts and coordinate with Credit to assess exposure.
• Improve collections processes by increasing efficiency and automating workflows.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers; support month/quarter/year-end closes.
• Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and guidelines.

Skills

Excel

ERP/AR systems

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional

Process improvement

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Billing platforms

Job description

Stanley 1913, headquartered in Seattle, seeks a Senior Collections Analyst to lead cash flow optimization across accounts, aging analysis, and billing resolution, partnering with Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics.

The role requires 5+ years in collections, strong Excel and SAP/Oracle experience, and the ability to improve processes, negotiate with customers, and drive cross-functional initiatives to support our global operations.