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Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist
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- Remote from
- USA
- Salary
- USD 78k–95k / yr
- Department
- Finance & Accounting
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Senior
- Published
- Apply before
- 22 Nov 2026
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- 43
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The role, at a glance.
AssetWatch is hiring an individual-contributor Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to manage a B2B customer portfolio and accelerate collection of outstanding receivables. The role focuses on resolving complex payment discrepancies, including unapplied cash, short payments, disputed invoices, purchase-order issues, and account reconciliations. The specialist will work closely with Billing, Revenue, Customer Success, Sales, Support, and Finance while documenting activities in NetSuite and related systems. Candidates need at least seven years of progressive commercial AR and collections experience, strong analytical judgment, and professional customer communication. SaaS or subscription-business, NetSuite, Salesforce, and mentoring experience are preferred.
Role DNA
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Core skills
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Sample interview questions
I begin by matching payment amount, date, payer details, open invoices, and historical payment patterns. I then review bank and remittance records, customer correspondence, contracts, and billing data; if the payment remains unclear, I contact the customer with concise options for allocation and document each action in the AR system.
I would validate the invoice against the contract, purchase order, delivery or service records, tax treatment, and prior communications. I would identify whether the issue is a billing error, service concern, approval delay, or payment-process problem, coordinate the needed internal owner, establish a resolution date, and maintain follow-up until payment or a properly approved adjustment is completed.
I would monitor aging by customer and segment, DSO, past-due balances, collection effectiveness, dispute volume and aging, unapplied cash, promise-to-pay adherence, and write-off trends. I would use recurring patterns in those metrics to identify root causes such as invoice-delivery gaps, PO mismatches, or cash-application delays.
I communicate early, clearly, and factually, explaining the outstanding balance, due dates, and any information needed to resolve a blocker. I listen for the customer’s constraints, agree on a realistic payment commitment where appropriate, confirm it in writing, and follow up consistently while escalating only when necessary.
I would triage accounts by balance, days past due, dispute status, risk indicators, promised payment dates, and potential business impact. I would address high-value and high-risk blockers first, schedule structured follow-ups for the remaining portfolio, and keep internal stakeholders informed of accounts requiring their action.
About this role.
AssetWatch serves global manufacturers by powering manufacturing uptime through the delivery of an unparalleled condition monitoring experience, with a passion to care about the assets our customers care for every day. We are a devoted and capable team that includes world-renowned engineers and distinguished business leaders united by a common goal – To build the future of predictive maintenance. As we enter the next phase of rapid growth, we are seeking people to help lead the journey.
AssetWatch is seeking a highly analytical and customer-focused Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to support our growing Order-to-Cash operations.
This is individual contributor role focused on complex account resolution, customer follow-through, and timely cash collection. The successful candidate will investigate and resolve difficult AR issues, manage a portfolio of customer accounts, and partner across teams to remove payment barriers. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, urgency, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and drive timely collection of outstanding receivables.
- Investigate and resolve complex payment issues, including unapplied cash, short payments, disputed invoices, billing discrepancies, purchase order issues, and account reconciliation items.
- Research unapplied customer payments by reviewing remittances, invoices, contracts, customer communications, and payment history.
- Own issues from identification through resolution, with timely follow-up to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Negotiate payment commitments while maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Document collection activity and customer communication accurately in NetSuite and related systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Billing, Revenue, Customer Success, Sales, Support, and Finance to resolve customer payment issues.
- Coordinate internally to remove obstacles preventing invoice payment.
- Escalate high-risk accounts appropriately and recommend practical solutions.
Process Support and Improvement
- Analyze aging trends, unapplied cash, and recurring collection issues to identify root causes.
- Recommend opportunities to improve collection efficiency and reduce future payment issues.
- Help maintain standardized collection procedures and documentation.
- Support process improvements related to customer payment resolution and cash application.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of progressive B2B accounts receivable and commercial collections experience.
- Demonstrated ability to research and resolve complex AR issues independently.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with the ability to identify root causes of payment discrepancies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external customers.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Preferred
- SaaS or subscription business experience.
- NetSuite experience.
- Salesforce experience.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Experience mentoring junior or offshore team members.
Core Competencies
- Analytical problem solving – Researches complex customer accounts and identifies the root causes of payment issues.
- Sense of urgency – Responds quickly, prioritizes effectively, and drives issues to completion.
- Ownership – Takes responsibility for assigned accounts and follows through until resolution.
- Communication – Builds strong relationships through clear, professional communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Organization and multitasking – Manages a high volume of competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
- Collaboration – Partners effectively across Accounting, Customer Success, Sales, Support, and Operations.
- Continuous improvement – Identifies process gaps and recommends practical solutions.
- Responsiveness and follow-through – Follows up promptly and persists until issues are fully closed.
#LI-REMOTE
The base salary range for this full-time position is posted below, plus equity and benefits. Variable pay, bonuses, and other cash compensation will be discussed throughout the interview process.
The salary range was determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.
AssetWatch Salary Range (US)
$78,000—$95,000 USD
What We Offer:
AssetWatch is a remote-first company that puts people at the center of everything we do. We want our team members to thrive – that’s why we offer a range of benefits and perks designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation package including stock options
- Flexible work schedule
- Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan match
- Opportunity to make a real impact every day
- Work with a dynamic and growing team
- Unlimited PTO
We have a distributed team that works remotely across locations in the United States and Ontario, Canada. Collaboration within core working hours is required.
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