About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Collections Analyst role supports billing and accounts receivable in a high-volume environment. You will work directly with customers and internal teams to ensure invoices are accurate, payments are applied correctly, and past-due balances are reduced.

• Contact customers via phone and email to secure timely payments and address account questions.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and chargeback deductions.
• Monitor and manage a portfolio of accounts to reduce past-due balances.
• Identify and correct cash application errors to ensure payments are applied accurately.
• Issue and distribute invoices and process billing for new contracts/sales.
• Assist with customer account reconciliations and maintain up-to-date AR records.
• Support audit requests and contribute to process improvements across billing and collections.
• Collaborate with sales, contracts, and other internal teams to align billing with contract terms.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, basic analysis and reporting).
• Strong phone and email communication skills and ability to maintain a professional outreach cadence.
• Solid analytical ability to investigate discrepancies and prepare clear reports.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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Work Environment & Schedule

• On-site, Monday through Friday in an office setting (fully onsite).
• Flexible start times within the window of 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
• Option for either a 30-minute or 60-minute lunch break.
• Option to work four 9-hour days (Monday–Thursday) and finish at noon on Friday, once schedule is established and consistent.

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Position Type & Location

• Contract to hire.
• Location: Wellston, MO (onsite).

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual pay within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• Potential benefits (subject to eligibility and change) may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; health savings account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off.

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About the Client

This role is with a confidential client hiring in the Accounting & Finance industry. The client partners with Careertakes for recruiting and is seeking candidates who are eager to start a career in billing, collections, and accounts receivable. The client is committed to inclusive hiring and will consider candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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