Accounts Receivable Specialist- Mesa AZ POST NUMBER: 151053

Vaco Phoenix is partnering with a reputable company that is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its team. In this role, you will oversee the credit approval process, manage collections to ensure timely payments, and maintain positive relationships with customers. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity based fully onsite in Mesa, offering up to $26 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities: Review and assess customer credit applications, analyzing financial statements and credit reports to determine creditworthiness. Recommend and monitor credit limits and terms, ensuring they align with company policies and risk tolerance. Proactively manage overdue accounts to ensure timely collections, contacting customers to resolve outstanding balances. Address payment discrepancies and disputes, negotiating payment arrangements as necessary. Maintain detailed records of all collection’s activities and customer interactions. Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts, reflecting current payment statuses and credit limits. Prepare and distribute aging reports, highlighting overdue accounts and identifying potential risks. Collaborate with internal teams, such as Sales and Customer Service, to ensure seamless account management and timely issue resolution. Qualifications: 2-4 years of experience in credit and collections, accounts receivable, or a related financial role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess credit risk and make informed decisions. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on maintaining positive customer relationships. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems and credit/collections software. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.