Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

CFS

Denver, CO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Best Practices, Billing, Business-to-Business (B2B), Cash Applications, Cash Flow, Compensation and Benefits, Credit Analysis, Credit Processing, Credit and Collections, Customer Relations, Customer Service Operations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Leadership, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Partner Sales, Payment Processing, Reconciliation, Resolve Customer Issues, Sales Tax, Short Pays, Team Player, Time Management, Track Customer Issues, Unapplied Cash
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
1 day ago

Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist


A respected and growing organization seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to join their accounting team.


The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident managing customer accounts, resolving billing issues, and balancing firm collections with professionalism and integrity.


Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist Highlights



  • Stable, growing company with an excellent reputation

  • Collaborative and supportive accounting team

  • High visibility with leadership and operations

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

  • Positive culture that values teamwork, accountability, and customer service



Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist Key Responsibilities



  • Manage the full accounts receivable lifecycle for an assigned portfolio of customer accounts.

  • Perform proactive collections through phone calls, emails, and customer correspondence while maintaining positive client relationships.

  • Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection efforts to reduce outstanding balances and improve cash flow.

  • The Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist will research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, deductions, short pays, and customer disputes.

  • Apply daily cash receipts and reconcile customer accounts.

  • Process credit memos, adjustments, write-offs, and payment applications.

  • Reconcile accounts and investigate unapplied cash or outstanding balances.

  • Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve customer concerns and facilitate timely payment.

  • Prepare weekly aging reports and communicate collection status to management.

  • Maintain accurate customer account records and collection notes.

  • Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.

  • Support customer credit reviews and account maintenance.

  • Assist with sales tax documentation, exemption certificates, and occasional tax-related customer inquiries.



Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist Qualifications



  • 3+ years of Accounts Receivable and commercial collections experience.

  • Demonstrated success reducing aging receivables while maintaining strong customer relationships.

  • Experience researching and resolving complex billing discrepancies.

  • Strong account reconciliation experience.

  • Knowledge of cash application, payment processing, and credit management.

  • Basic understanding of sales tax processes and exemption certificates preferred.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.



Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist Preferred Experience



  • Business-to-business (B2B) collections.

  • High-volume invoicing and cash application.

  • Customer account reconciliation.

  • Credit and collections best practices.

  • Limited exposure to sales tax compliance and documentation.

  • Experience partnering with Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting teams.



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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/