About the Role A well-established freight forwarding and logistics company is looking for an Accounts Receivable & Client Relations professional to own collections and customer relationships for a growing book of business. This is a high-EQ, high-visibility role for someone who wants to build real relationships with clients while keeping receivables on track — and who has their eye on growing into a supervisory or leadership position down the line. You'll be the calm, proactive voice that keeps clients happy even when the conversation is about money.
Key Responsibilities
Collections & Client Relations
Proactively monitor accounts and follow up on outstanding balances via phone, email, and messaging
Build strong, long-term relationships with clients while negotiating payment and resolving billing questions
Handle sensitive conversations with professionalism, empathy, and confidence
Account Management
Track aging invoices and prioritize outreach based on account status
Communicate clearly with clients around credit terms, statements, and payment timelines
Escalate and manage more complex account situations (disputes, non-payment, legal matters) alongside leadership
Growth & Leadership
Learn internal systems and processes with the goal of eventually training and supervising others
Take increasing ownership of the department's workflow and decision-making over time
Qualifications
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Detail-oriented and comfortable working with numbers
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Adaptable and willing to learn new software and systems (accounting background not required — full training provided)
Professional, reliable, and committed to long-term growth within the company
Prior customer service, collections, or account management experience a plus
Interested? Send your resume to: Sapo@bhirednyc.com