Accounts Receivable Specialist

AR Collections SpecialistAbout the jobWe are seeking an experienced AR Collections Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounts receivable and collections experience, excellent attention to detail, and a consistent track record of employment.Responsibilities:Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and work the AR aging report to reduce past-due balancesMake outbound collection calls and send follow-up emails on outstanding invoicesResearch and resolve billing disputes, short payments, and deductionsApply and post customer payments accurately in the accounting systemMaintain detailed notes and documentation on all collection activityEscalate delinquent or high-risk accounts to management as neededWork with sales, billing, and customer service teams to resolve account issuesPrepare AR reports, aging summaries, and collection forecastsAssist with month-end close and account reconciliationsFollow established credit and collections policies and proceduresQualifications:2+ years of accounts receivable or collections experienceExperience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, or a similar ERPStrong understanding of the full collections cycle and AR processesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyAbility to handle sensitive financial information with discretionStrong organizational and time-management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesStrong communication, negotiation, and customer service skillsProficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tablesStable employment history and demonstrated job tenurePreferred:Experience in B2B or commercial collectionsHigh-volume collections or cash application experienceBilingual in English and SpanishAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related fieldBenefits:Weekly PayAfter 30 days: Health, Dental, Vision, GAP, Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness and Life Insurance.Holiday Pay: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and ChristmasMilestone Bonus of 40 hours for every 2000 hours.Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ascendo Resources