Job Title: Credit & Collections Specialist

Job Description

The Credit & Collections Specialist manages a broad range of collections and customer service activities for an assigned customer portfolio. This role focuses on timely recovery of outstanding cash, accurate account reconciliation, effective dispute resolution, and achievement of DSO and accounts receivable overdue targets. The specialist also supports the wider organization by driving stronger collection practices and maintaining high-quality customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable aging report for the assigned customer portfolio.
• Reconcile monthly customer statements and credits to ensure accounts are balanced and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Identify credit risk accounts on a daily basis and execute proactive, assertive collection strategies to mitigate exposure.
• Regularly contact customers to follow up on account status and past-due balances, documenting all interactions and outcomes in the database.
• Identify potential bad debts, prepare supporting documentation, and recommend corrective actions for management review.
• Prepare and send account statements for all customers in their preferred delivery method, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Provide invoices and supporting documentation to customers as required or requested to facilitate prompt payment.
• Identify field process issues or operational bottlenecks that may delay customer payments and report these issues to management for resolution.
• Assist the Accounts Receivable Manager with customer credit checks within established guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare detailed portfolio reports and analytics for management, highlighting aging trends, risk accounts, and collection performance.
• Support cash application processes as needed to ensure payments are accurately posted and matched to customer accounts.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including customer service and operations, to resolve disputes and improve collection practices.
• Analyze customer aging reports to minimize delinquencies, identify high-risk accounts, and prioritize collection activities.
• Engage in customer relations and service-focused conversations to maintain positive business relationships while securing payment.
• Work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and portfolio demands.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of accounts receivable experience and/or an associate degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounts receivable for portfolios with account balances in the millions of dollars.
• Experience in accounts receivable, including collections, dispute resolution, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions, for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience with route accounting or ERP systems, with High Radius and SAP S/4HANA considered a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience with daily balancing and database management in an accounting or ERP environment.
• Good understanding of payment processes, invoicing procedures, and AR reporting practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to analyze customer aging reports to minimize delinquencies and identify accounts at risk.
• Experience in customer relations or customer service functionalities, particularly in an AR or collections context.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proven track record in collections, including successful negotiations and use of various strategies to secure payment, is a strong plus.
• Accounting and/or bookkeeping experience is a plus and supports deeper understanding of AR processes.
• Direct Store Delivery or route accounting experience is a plus, especially in high-volume distribution environments.
• Experience with cash applications and related AR processes is beneficial.
• Comfort working with large account portfolios and high-dollar balances, with the ability to discuss portfolio size and value in detail during interviews.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large, modern office building in an open-concept environment featuring individual, low-walled cubicles that encourage collaboration while providing personal workspace. Leadership sits in the same cubicle area as the team, fostering accessibility and open communication. The schedule follows a hybrid model, with the opportunity to work from home on Fridays, and standard hours of Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office offers amenities such as complimentary energy drinks and a comfortable, contemporary workspace. The environment is very fast-paced and high volume, requiring frequent pivots and quick adjustments to changing priorities. Business-casual attire is typical, aligned with a professional yet relaxed office setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.