A/R Collections Specialist

$58,240 - $60,320/Yr

Nesco Resource - Freeport, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Freeport, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Senior Contract-to-Hire Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be an integral part of our finance team, responsible for managing and optimizing our accounts receivable processes. This role is based in Freeport, NY, and is designed for experienced professionals who are looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will be tasked with ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, managing collections, and maintaining effective communication with clients. Your expertise will contribute significantly to the financial health of our organization, and you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will handle payment processing by accurately posting payments received from clients through various methods, including checks and ACH transfers. Regularly reviewing aging reports will be a key responsibility, allowing you to identify clients who require follow-up regarding outstanding payments. You will initiate and manage collections efforts, making a high volume of calls daily to ensure overdue payments are collected while adhering to established credit limits and payment terms. Additionally, you will be responsible for invoice management, which includes reviewing and downloading invoices from our operating system to ensure timely and accurate billing. Conducting credit assessments by researching credit agencies will support informed decision-making regarding client creditworthiness. You will also respond to general accounting inquiries via email, maintaining clear and professional communication with clients and colleagues. Reporting on the updated collections status will be required on a bi-weekly basis, providing insights to management on the effectiveness of collections efforts. Other related tasks may be assigned to support the finance team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and post payments received from clients via check and ACH.
• Regularly review aging reports to identify clients who need to be contacted regarding outstanding payments.
• Initiate and manage collections efforts by contacting clients to collect overdue payments, adhering to established credit limits and payment terms.
• Review and download invoices from our operating system to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Conduct research with credit agencies to evaluate the creditworthiness of clients, supporting informed decision-making.
• Respond to general accounting inquiries via email, maintaining clear and professional communication.
• Summarize and report updated collections status on a bi-weekly basis, providing insights to management.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned to support the finance team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of related accounts receivable experience, preferably in a business-to-business environment.
• Experience as a team lead or supervisor is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a proactive team player.
• Highly organized and efficient, with a strong ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in Excel and a keen attention to detail are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Benefits

• MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.