AR Specialist

fal

$100K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Collections
  • Preferred experience in a SaaS, technology, or startup environment
  • Strong understanding of AR processes and collections strategies
  • Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including phone calls with customers
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process including invoicing and payment tracking
  • Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding invoices
  • Maintain customer account records and resolve discrepancies
  • Support month-end close activities related to AR and cash application
  • Execute collection strategies to reduce DSO and improve cash collections
  • Build relationships with customer AP teams to resolve payment delays
  • Analyze customer payment trends and identify collection risks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity options
  • Opportunity to work in a high-growth startup environment
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Finance, Sales, and Operations
Full Job Description
We9re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive AR Specialist to own collections processes, improve cash flow operations, and partner cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Operations and Customer Success teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in startup environments, and enjoys solving operational challenges.
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
  • Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, payment tracking, and account reconciliation
  • Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices
  • Maintain accurate customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Support month-end close activities related to AR and cash application
Collections & Cash Flow Operations
  • Execute collection strategies to reduce DSO and improve cash collections
  • Build strong relationships with customer AP teams to resolve payment delays professionally and efficiently
  • Escalate high-risk or delinquent accounts appropriately while maintaining positive customer relationships
  • Analyze customer payment trends and identify collection risks early
Systems & Process Improvement
  • Utilize collection tools to manage collection workflows, automate outreach, and track collection performance metrics
  • Collaborate with Finance leadership to optimize AR processes, reporting, and controls
  • Partner with Sales to ensure billing accuracy and smooth customer onboarding
  • Help implement scalable systems and best practices suitable for a high-growth startup environment
Reporting & Analytics
  • Prepare weekly AR aging and collections reports for leadership
  • Track KPIs, including DSO, collection effectiveness, and overdue balances
  • Support audit requests and maintain documentation for compliance purposes
Qualifications
Required
  • 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Collections
  • Experience in a SaaS, technology, or startup environment preferred
  • Strong understanding of AR processes, collections strategies, and cash application workflows
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills and comfortable calling customers on the phone
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
  • Hands-on experience with Tesorio or similar AR automation/collections platforms
  • Experience supporting enterprise or B2B customers
  • Familiarity with SaaS billing models, contracts, and revenue operations
  • Use AI tool to perform analysis and summary
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Sales and Operations


Compensation
  • $100,000 - $140,000 + equity + comprehensive benefits package
Location
  • We are currently hiring in downtown San Francisco.

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