Collections Specialist, Accounts Receivable

. Take full responsibility for unpaid balances, past-due accounts, and outstanding invoices .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,200 - $1,600 per monthWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Take full responsibility for unpaid balances, past-due accounts, and outstanding invoices
Contact clients, follow up on late payments, and negotiate payment arrangements
Identify reasons for payment delays and resolve billing disputes
Maintain accurate records of collection efforts, payment statuses, and client communications
Generate, issue, and track invoices accurately and on time
Maintain account records and reconcile entries
Assist with basic administrative accounting tasks using QuickBooks
Identify billing and collections bottlenecks and improve cash flow
Work closely with a successful business owner and take full ownership of Accounts Receivable functions
Record a 2–3 minute application video covering AR and collections background, handling difficult accounts, a successful collection example, and role fit

What you’ll need

Extensive experience handling Accounts Receivable and chasing payments
Proven track record managing receivables, handling past-due accounts, and lowering aged balances
Ability to negotiate effectively, overcome objections, and push for resolutions
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, invoicing workflows, and basic bookkeeping or financial administration (nice to have)
Excellent written and verbal English skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment and manage multiple priorities
Assertive and persistent when holding clients accountable and following up on payments
Comfortable handling phone and direct outreach
Able to handle challenging conversations without losing focus
Able to receive payments via Wise; Wise must support local bank transfers in the candidate's country of residence/bank location
Available for U.S. Eastern Standard Time working hours

Comp & perks