AR/Collections Specialist

AR/Collections Specialist

About The Company/Role

Our client is seeking an AR and Collections Specialist to join their team. This role is primarily focused on the proactive collection of past-due accounts and the reconciliation of complex customer portfolios. You will serve as a key point of contact for high-impact customers, ensuring that balances are resolved accurately while providing essential backup support for credit limit reviews and payment postings. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional to join a collaborative accounting department that values independent problem-solving and process improvement.

Main Responsibilities

Collections and Customer Relations

• Take full ownership of a portfolio of high-complexity and high-impact customers, independently initiating verbal and written collection efforts for past-due balances.
• Maintain up-to-date and meticulous collection records, documenting all customer contact and payment commitments within the ERP system.
• Review held sales orders to assess exposure risk and communicate necessary actions to leadership and the sales team to ensure timely resolution.
• Provide high-level customer service to resolve billing disputes or inquiries, ensuring a professional relationship is maintained.
  
  

Account Reconciliation and Analysis

• Perform detailed account reconciliations to resolve outstanding issues with customer accounts and unapplied invoices.
• Review customer statements regularly to identify discrepancies and ensure account accuracy.
• Complete monthly accounts receivable close processes, reconciling payments with corresponding invoices to reflect accurate ledger balances.
  
  

Support and Backup Duties

• Provide backup support when needed by gathering information and assisting in decisions regarding credit limits and terms according to company policy.
• Assist with the accurate posting of customer payments and credit card settlements during high-volume periods or as a backup for the primary poster.
• Handle deposit banking activities, including remote deposits and the processing of ACH or wire transfer reports when needed.
• Upload invoices to customer portals and assist branches with invoicing or payment-related troubleshooting.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting or accounts receivable setting, specifically with a focus on collections.
• An associate's degree in business or accounting is preferred, but not required.
• Strong computer knowledge, specifically with MS Outlook and Excel. Experience navigating an ERP system for documentation and reporting is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information and sensitive financial discussions with professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to research, troubleshoot, and resolve complex account issues independently.
• High level of accuracy and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to offer suggestions for process improvements and support miscellaneous accounting projects as needed.
  
  

Salary: $54,000 - $64,480

Location: Tigard, OR - Hybrid

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