Collections Analyst
Responsibilities
- Oversee an assigned portfolio of commercial accounts and take consistent action to secure on-time payments while minimizing overdue balances.
- Review receivables across multiple delinquency stages and determine the appropriate next steps, including escalations and pre-legal collection activity when needed.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of customer outreach, payment updates, and account status changes within collections systems such as HighRadius.
- Track payment commitments, monitor due dates closely, and re-engage customers quickly when agreed-upon payments are missed.
- Investigate billing concerns, assign dispute categories accurately, and direct issues to the proper internal teams for resolution.
- Follow unresolved disputes through completion, keep customers informed of outcomes, and place cleared invoices back into active collection efforts.
- Work closely with project accountants and cross-functional stakeholders to address invoicing problems and remove barriers to payment.
- Prepare account summaries, contribute to aging reviews, and support team reporting with thorough documentation and timely status updates.
- Apply knowledge of project-based invoicing and pay-when-paid terms when evaluating account risk and determining collection strategy.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in B2B collections, accounts receivable, or a similar finance-related role.
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume account portfolio with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and internal teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using accounts receivable or collections platforms; experience with comparable systems is beneficial.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience supporting collections within construction, engineering, or services environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with dispute management processes, project-based billing, and pay-when-paid contract terms is preferred.
Qualifications
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