Strategic Collections Analyst

Plante Moran; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking a detail‑oriented collections professional to support our billing and receivables processes. You will analyze major accounts, review complex collections activities, and help ensure timely invoicing across large engagements and aged WIP balances.

The role requires 3–5 years of collections or professional services experience, a bachelor's in accounting, and strong MS Office skills. A flexible, in‑person presence is typical for our offices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of collection, professional services, or similar experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• Experience with accounts receivable preferred; professional services firm experience highly preferred.
• Analytical ability to identify variances, research questions, and improve processes.
• Proficiency with common financial software and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Engages in collections operations.
• Analyzes major accounts and reviews for complex collection activities.
• Analyzes large engagements and aged WIP balances to ensure timely billing.
• Develops and implements record-keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures related to billing and collections.
• Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies and suggests corrective procedures.
• Communicates accounting policies and procedures with managers, vendors, clients, and the public.
• Adheres to collection policies, procedures, and KPIs.
• Contacts credit sources and notifies partners of delinquent payments.

Skills

Collections experience

Analytical ability

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Plante Moran is seeking a detail‑oriented collections professional to support our billing and receivables processes. You will analyze major accounts, review complex collections activities, and help ensure timely invoicing across large engagements and aged WIP balances.

The role requires 3–5 years of collections or professional services experience, a bachelor's in accounting, and strong MS Office skills. A flexible, in‑person presence is typical for our offices.