Accounts Receivable Analyst II
YouLend · Atlanta, GA · Yesterday
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of merchant accounts across various stages of delinquency.
- Contact merchants via phone and email to resolve outstanding balances and support repayment.
- Build professional relationships with merchants and handle sensitive conversations with confidence and empathy.
- Negotiate and implement payment solutions aligned with merchant circumstances and business objectives.
- Monitor account status and take ownership of progressing cases through to resolution.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all account activity within internal systems.
- Handle a high volume of tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.
- Assess account risk and escalate appropriately based on complexity, exposure, and stage within the collections process.
- Partner with internal teams to support account resolution and ensure the timely progression of complex cases.
- Use available account data and payment behavior to prioritize follow-up and support effective decision-making.
- Contribute to a positive, accountable, and results-driven team environment.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, credit control, or debt recovery.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage challenging conversations in a professional and solution-oriented manner.
- High attention to detail and accuracy across systems and documentation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with clear ownership of individual performance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
Desirable Traits
- Experience in fintech, financial services, or lending environments.
- Exposure to collections and recoveries across different stages of arrears.
- Experience managing higher-value or more complex accounts.
- Familiarity with legal escalation, third-party collections, or recovery processes.
- Comfort working with data to guide prioritization and follow-up.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a high-growth environment.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.