AR Collections Specialist

We are looking for an AR Collections Specialist to join a finance team in El Segundo, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position focuses on managing receivables, resolving overdue balances, and supporting account accuracy through careful review and follow-up. The ideal candidate brings strong collections experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and customers to reduce risk and improve cash flow.

Responsibilities:
• Manage outstanding accounts receivable balances by reviewing aging reports, researching discrepancies, and driving timely collection activity.
• Communicate directly with customers to resolve past-due invoices and secure payment commitments through effective negotiation.
• Reconcile account activity to identify payment issues, short pays, and unapplied items, then take appropriate corrective action.
• Partner with operations, sales, and finance teams to address account concerns and help reduce exposure to financial risk.
• Prepare account analyses and reporting that support collection efforts, account review, and management decisions.
• Evaluate delinquent balances and recommend next steps, including escalation or referral to outside collection resources when appropriate.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and complete additional assignments or special projects as needed by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, with practical experience handling collections and aging accounts.
• Strong background in commercial and/or consumer collections, credit collections, billing collection, and collection processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, including spreadsheet calculations and formula usage.
• Experience using NetSuite or a comparable accounting or ERP system.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve account issues effectively.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to assess overdue balances and determine appropriate collection actions.

Compensation

$30.00-$34.00 Hourly

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