AR​/Collections Senior Accountant

Location: Dallas City

AR/Collections Senior Accountant Dallas, TX –

4 days onsite

Vaco has partnered with one of our large, PE-backed distribution clients that has doubled in size and revenue in the last couple of years to help find a Senior Collections Accountant.

This role will be focused on high-priority national commercial collections accounts as well as full cycle accounts receivable (accruals, reconciliations, credit memos, escalations, audit).

This team rolls up to a fantastic CFO that we’ve worked with for years- she is known for building up really strong cultures and people love working with/for her.

Culture super important – smaller group, like to get along with each other, learn from the team, build/feed off of each other while working independently (sense of humor huge plus).

Compensation: $75-85K

Key Responsibilities

Proactively manage collections for an assigned portfolio of customer accounts.

Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due balances via email and phone.

Resolve billing discrepancies, short pays, and disputes in collaboration with Sales and Customer Service.

Negotiate payment arrangements when appropriate and escalate high-risk accounts.

Recommend accounts for credit holds, write-offs, or referral to third-party collections in accordance with policy.

Prepare AR aging, collections status, and DSO reports.

Support internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements.

Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and cash flow.

Reconcile accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger and support month-end close activities.

Assist with revenue recognition support and audit requests as needed. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

3+ years of accounts receivable experience with a strong focus on collections.

Demonstrated experience managing customer relationships and resolving payment disputes.

Strong understanding of AR processes, including invoicing, cash application, and reconciliations. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, managed services, and strategic staffing solutions for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.

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