Collections Coordinator

About the role

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. We are seeking for a Collections Coordinator to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of routine AR accounts, performing timely outreach on past-due balances.
• Document all client interactions, follow-up actions, and commitments in the collections system.
• Generate and send client statements, reminder notices, and follow-up emails using approved templates.
• Review customer payments for basic discrepancies and coordinate with Billing/Finance to correct errors.
• Support account research including payment history reviews, invoice copies, portal status checks, and statement reconciliations.
• Monitor aging reports and follow prescribed cadence-based workflow activities.
• Escalate unresolved issues, disputes, and complex discrepancies to the Senior Collections Coordinator or Collections Manager.
• Assist in preparing weekly portfolio updates for team meetings.
• Submit invoices or documentation through client portals and maintain required artifacts.
• Cook with Engagement Teams to obtain missing information, PO numbers, billing clarifications, or approvals.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation in line with internal controls and retention guidelines.
• Identify minor process inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma
• At least 1 year of collections and/or accounts receivable experience in a professional services or multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Accounts Receivable Management
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

Cherry Bekaert offers a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00 per hour.

Schedule

The Collections Coordinator will have an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule, working 2-3 days per week out of a Cherry Bekaert office.