Overview
This role focuses on maintaining the financial health of the business by accelerating cash flow, protecting revenue, and strengthening customer relationships across a complex portfolio of accounts. The Collections Specialist influences Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) performance by partnering cross-functionally to resolve billing challenges impacting enterprise customers. The position ensures accuracy, accountability, and transparency in accounts receivable operations at scale through analytical rigor and proactive communication.
Responsibilities
- Monitor assigned account portfolios to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices and reduce aging balances
- Implement proactive outreach strategies via phone, virtual meetings, and email to resolve past due accounts
- Manage end-to-end collections activities for designated accounts, ensuring accountability for cash flow performance
- Collaborate with Sales, Revenue, Customer Care, and Order Management teams to resolve account discrepancies and prevent recurring issues
- Analyze credit memo and write-off activity to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Prepare biweekly collections reports and deliver accurate monthly cash forecasting for assigned portfolio
- Investigate and process customer credits related to tax exemptions, billing errors, and approved rebates
- Support strategic initiatives to meet or exceed DSO targets and improve operational efficiency
Required Qualifications
- 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in credit and collections within a corporate environment
- Prior SaaS collections experience, with knowledge of recurring billing structures and complex customer contracts
- Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and support informed decision-making
- Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial payment resolutions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within enterprise or high-volume accounts receivable environments
- Proficiency with ERP or financial systems to enhance reporting and portfolio visibility
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
- Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, performance-driven environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $51,800.00 - $91,000.00 (actual salary varies based on experience, qualifications, skills, and location)
- Potential eligibility for commission or performance-based bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Telehealth coverage
- Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities
- Development and career growth opportunities
- Open time off in addition to 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching program
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility treatments
Location
Flexible work arrangements including remote work options are available.