AR Specialist
Manage end-to-end AR processes including invoicing, collections, and cash application for a high-growth AI startup. Requires 3+ years AR experience and strong ERP/systems skills.
About the job
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
- Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, payment tracking, and account reconciliation
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices
- Maintain accurate customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner
- Support month-end close activities related to AR and cash application
Collections & Cash Flow Operations
- Execute collection strategies to reduce DSO and improve cash collections
- Build strong relationships with customer AP teams to resolve payment delays professionally and efficiently
- Escalate high-risk or delinquent accounts appropriately while maintaining positive customer relationships
- Analyze customer payment trends and identify collection risks early
Systems & Process Improvement
- Utilize collection tools to manage collection workflows, automate outreach, and track collection performance metrics
- Collaborate with Finance leadership to optimize AR processes, reporting, and controls
- Partner with Sales to ensure billing accuracy and smooth customer onboarding
- Help implement scalable systems and best practices suitable for a high-growth startup environment
Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare weekly AR aging and collections reports for leadership
- Track KPIs, including DSO, collection effectiveness, and overdue balances
- Support audit requests and maintain documentation for compliance purposes
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Collections
- Strong understanding of AR processes, collections strategies, and cash application workflows
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; comfortable calling customers on the phone
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience in a SaaS, technology, or startup environment
- Hands-on experience with Tesorio or similar AR automation/collections platforms
- Experience supporting enterprise or B2B customers
- Familiarity with SaaS billing models, contracts, and revenue operations
- Experience working cross-functionally with Sales and Operations
Skills
Accounts Receivable, ERP Systems, Collections, Cash Application, Tesorio, Ar Automation, Billing, Financial Reporting, KPI Tracking, Saas Billing
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