[Remote] Collections Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HireTalent is a staffing and recruiting firm seeking a Senior Collections Analyst to join their Finance & Accounting team. The role involves managing relationships with agencies and advertisers, resolving billing disputes, and driving process improvements in collections to meet departmental goals.ResponsibilitiesEstablish relationships with key agencies and advertisers, following-up frequently by phone and/or email on past due balances with a direct focus on lowering DSO and minimizing bad-debtInvestigate, document and resolve customer billing disputes in a timely mannerIdentify process improvements and efficiencies by collaborating with the Sales to create and/or improve systems and processesDrive collections process improvements to maximize potential for our teamsGenerate and prepare weekly aging reports with collection comments for management reviewFocus on meeting departmental monthly cash collection goals and targetsAssist with adhoc AR projects as neededSkills5 + years of heavy collections experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably in the advertising, digital and/or media industries and at least one year in a publicly traded companyExperience with major Advertising holding companies: WPP, Publicis, Omnicom, or IPG is a plusExceptional analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organizationA proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to multi-task, think creatively and learn quickly in a fast-paced environmentAbility to prioritize day-to-day responsibilities, while ensuring timelines and deadlines are continuously metKnowledge and experience of the following systems: NetSuite, Salesforce, Google Drive, Microsoft Office to include ExcelCompany OverviewHireTalent is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) workforce solutions firm, specializing in securing the best talent fits in Executive/Retained Search, Direct Hire Placements, MSP, SOW, and nationwide hiring program management and support. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://hiretalent.com.