Strategic B2B Collections Specialist

AIR Control Concepts; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Job summary

AIR Control Concepts is seeking a Collections Specialist to manage timely collection of invoices and reduce DSO. You will contact past-due accounts daily, negotiate payment plans, resolve disputes, and collaborate with sales, project management, and customer service to protect cash flow.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of B2B collections experience, an associate degree in finance or accounting, and proficiency with Oracle or FACTS. Travel is not required; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of B2B collections experience with a track record of reducing past-due balances.
• Strong, professional communication and negotiation skills with the persistence to follow accounts through to resolution.
• Ability to remain firm, tactful, and customer-focused in difficult payment conversations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with accounting software such as Oracle, FACTS, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with AR aging and DSO metrics.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Preferred: Certification in credit and collections or related area.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounts receivable aging report, contacting every past-due account promptly and following a consistent outreach cadence until payment is received.
• Make daily collection calls and send follow-up communications on outstanding invoices, securing firm payment commitments.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, disputes, and short payments delaying collection.
• Negotiate payment plans within company guidelines and monitor compliance with committed arrangements.
• Identify high-risk and chronically delinquent accounts and prepare escalation documentation.
• Track and report on collections activity, aging trends, and DSO.
• Support internal teams to clear roadblocks and protect cash position.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Collections

Negotiation

Communication

Customer focus

Education

Associate degree in finance/accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

FACTS

Job description

AIR Control Concepts is seeking a Collections Specialist to manage timely collection of invoices and reduce DSO. You will contact past-due accounts daily, negotiate payment plans, resolve disputes, and collaborate with sales, project management, and customer service to protect cash flow.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of B2B collections experience, an associate degree in finance or accounting, and proficiency with Oracle or FACTS. Travel is not required; US work authorization is required.