Accounts Receivable Specialist - Call Center

Accounts Receivable Specialist – Call Center

This role is responsible for contacting customers by phone to secure payment commitments, resolve payment-related concerns, and maintain accurate records of customer interactions. The A/R Specialist will work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment and is expected to achieve defined performance targets while delivering professional customer service.

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Responsibilities

Make a high volume of outbound calls to customers regarding outstanding balances and payment commitments.; Request payment directly and negotiate payment arrangements within established company guidelines.; Use active-listening and problem-solving skills to understand customer concerns, clarify payment-related issues, and determine appropriate next steps.; Investigate payment details, account information, and customer inquiries using ERP and CRM systems.; Document customer interactions, payment commitments, follow-up actions, and relevant account details accurately and thoroughly.; Complete timely follow-up on payment arrangements, customer commitments, and unresolved issues.; Escalate complex customer concerns, disputed information, or issues outside established guidelines to the appropriate internal contact.; Maintain a professional, confident, respectful, and solution-oriented approach during all customer interactions.; Protect customer and company information by following established procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable policies.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a fast-paced, metric-driven call-center strong preferred; Experience in high-volume accounts receivable collections, telesales or a comparable outbound-calling role.; Strong active-listening, problem-solving, negotiation, and customer-service skills.; High energy, resilience, and the ability to remain professional under pressure.; Motivated by achieving individual and team targets.; Open to coaching, feedback, and continuous improvement.; Able to adapt to changing processes, priorities and systems as needed.; Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and accurate notetaking.