Accounts Receivable Collector

Accounts Receivable Collector

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Hybrid schedule


Pay Range: $30-$33/hr.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and results-driven Accounts Receivable Collector to join their Finance team. This role is responsible for managing a high-volume portfolio of commercial customer accounts while maintaining positive customer relationships and achieving collection goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces process improvements, and takes ownership of resolving payment issues efficiently and professionally.


Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume commercial account portfolio.
• Contact customers by phone and email to collect past-due balances.
• Meet or exceed weekly and monthly collection goals.
• Resolve payment delays, disputes, short pays, and unapplied cash.
• Maintain accurate collection notes and account records within the ERP system.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and internal teams to resolve payment issues.
• Follow established credit and collection policies while exercising sound judgment.
• Prioritize work based on aging, risk, and collection opportunities.
• Recommend payment plans, credit holds, escalations, or collection strategies as needed.
• Adapt to changing priorities, systems, and processes.
• Support team goals through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Required

• 3 years of B2B accounts receivable or commercial collections experience.
• Proven success managing a high-volume portfolio in a fast-paced environment.
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding collection goals.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to build professional customer relationships while confidently requesting payment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or membership-based organizations.
• Experience supporting multiple entities, currencies, or international customers.
• Knowledge of credit policies, aging reports, deductions, and dispute resolution.

What We're Looking For

• Goal-oriented and results-driven.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Adaptable and receptive to coaching and change.
• Professional, positive, and customer focused.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to balance persistence with professionalism.

Performance Expectations

• Achieve weekly and monthly collection goals.
• Maintain timely customer follow-up and accurate documentation.
• Reduce aging balances and improve portfolio performance.
• Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve payment obstacles.
• Contribute to process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building relationships while driving results, we'd love to hear from you.


By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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