AR & Collections Specialist

AR & Collections Specialist

Our client, a reputable and fast‑growing distribution company, is seeking a proactive AR & Collections Specialist to join their finance team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys digging into account discrepancies, and takes pride in maintaining healthy cash flow through accurate billing and effective collections.

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, from invoicing to cash application
• Perform proactive collections outreach to reduce aging and resolve past‑due balances
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short‑pays, and customer disputes
• Process and apply customer payments via ACH, wire, checks, and lockbox
• Review and maintain weekly aging reports; escalate overdue accounts when needed
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve account issues
• Prepare AR reports to support month‑end close activities
• Recommend and support process improvements to strengthen AR efficiency and accuracy

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, or related finance role
• Strong understanding of cash application, reconciliations, and collections tactics
• Prior experience in a distribution or product‑based industry preferred
• ERP system experience required (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or similar)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and stay organized

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.