Collections Specialist

Collections Specialist

BDG is looking for a detail-oriented Collections Specialist to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role owns the accounts receivable collections process end-to-end from monitoring aging balances to resolving disputes and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. You'll play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow and minimizing bad debt across BDG's advertising and media partnerships.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full collections cycle for outstanding client invoices, prioritizing by aging and risk
• Proactively contact clients via phone and email to secure timely payment and resolve outstanding balances
• Monitor and maintain accurate accounts receivable aging reports; flag at-risk accounts early
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short-pays, and disputes in partnership with Sales, Ad Ops, and Client Services
• Reconcile customer accounts and apply payments accurately in the accounting system
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales and Account Management on client payment terms, credit holds, and escalations
• Prepare regular collections status reports and aging summaries for Finance leadership
• Recommend accounts for write-off or collections agency referral when appropriate, following BDG policy
• Support month-end close activities related to AR, including bad debt reserve analysis
• Identify process improvements to reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and improve collections efficiency

What You'll Bring

• 25 years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, or credit and collections, ideally in media, advertising, or a similarly fast-paced industry
• Strong communication and negotiation skills comfortable having direct, professional conversations with clients about payment
• Solid understanding of AR processes, aging methodology, and basic accounting principles
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar); NetSuite experience a plus
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for tracking, reporting, and reconciliation
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of accounts simultaneously
• A problem-solver who can navigate disputes calmly and find win-win resolutions
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

$80,000 - $90,000 a year BDG Media Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.