Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist / Collections

Pay Range:$28-$32/hour

Our client, a service-based organization, is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist / Collections to manage high-volume AR and lead collection efforts. This role is ideal for a seasoned AR professional who is comfortable working with service contracts, resolving complex billing issues, and communicating effectively with Spanish-speaking clients.

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, payment application, and collections
• Lead collection efforts on past‑due accounts while maintaining strong customer relationships
• Communicate with clients via phone and email in both English and Spanish regarding billing and payment issues
• Research and resolve discrepancies, short pays, and disputed invoices
• Reconcile customer accounts and ensure accurate aging reports
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (sales, operations, and accounting) to resolve billing concerns
• Prepare AR reports, collection status updates, and aging summaries for management
• Assist with month‑end close activities related to AR
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standard accounting practices

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable and Collections, preferably within a service‑based environment
• Fluent in Spanish (written and verbal) - required
• Strong understanding of AR processes, collections strategies, and dispute resolution
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems (Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Quick Books, or similar)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the AR function

• Experience handling high‑volume or complex AR portfolios
• Prior experience in a senior or lead AR role
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables a plus)

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.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression,…