Cash & Collections Analyst

Cash & Collections Analyst (Contract)

Our clients are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Cash and Collections Analyst to join our team in Richardson for a 6-month temporary assignment. This role is critical in maintaining a healthy cash flow and ensuring our accounts receivable portfolio remains current and accurate.

Role Overview

• Position Type: Temporary (6 Months)

• Location: 100% Onsite (Richardson, TX)

• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

• Primary Focus: Managing a dedicated portfolio of customer accounts to ensure the timely collection of outstanding balances.

• Compensation: $28-32/hr

Key Responsibilities

As a Cash and Collections Analyst, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the collections process:

• Portfolio Management: Proactively follow up on overdue invoices via phone and email to secure payments and reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).

• Problem Solving: Research and resolve complex billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash issues.

• Collaboration: Work closely with branch teams, operations, and customer service departments to identify and remove barriers to payment.

• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor aging reports to identify high-risk accounts; provide regular updates and escalate issues with strategic recommendations.

• Documentation: Maintain meticulous account notes and documentation of all collection efforts within our ERP system.

• Month-End Support: Assist with month-end close activities, including AR aging reviews and account reconciliations.

• Process Innovation: Contribute to ongoing initiatives for process improvements, workflow enhancements, and automation.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in Collections, Accounts Receivable, or a closely related financial role.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professional relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers.

• Analytical Skills: High level of accuracy and attention to detail when resolving discrepancies and reconciling accounts.

• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable navigating ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $28.00 - $32.00