Join a dynamic Accounts Receivable Collections team as an Associate, contributing to robust financial operations. This role is crucial for enhancing the business's cash performance by ensuring timely client payments and proactively addressing any payment delays. As a key member of the Controlling Finance Lead's team, you'll manage a portfolio of client collections and act as a trusted business advisor, fostering strong client relationships.

This position offers a stimulating environment where you can refine collection strategies and provide essential support to business operations. You'll collaborate closely with other finance teams, driving efficiency and mitigating risks within the accounts receivable processes.

Key responsibilities include proactively collecting outstanding accounts receivable balances for a designated client portfolio, aiming to maximize business cash flow. Cultivate strong relationships with clients to understand their payment patterns and processes, and liaise effectively with client-facing teams to facilitate collections. Identify and escalate payment disputes or delays early, maintaining accurate client data for continuous improvement. Handle incoming customer queries efficiently and strive to achieve set monthly cash collection targets, meticulously documenting all collection activities.

Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of one year's experience in accounts receivable collections within a fast-paced setting. Essential qualifications include excellent communication, research, problem-solving, and time management skills, coupled with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability. A keen attention to detail, the ability to build rapport with clients and internal departments, and familiarity with relevant financial software are also crucial for success in this role.