Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist (Hybrid in Dallas, TX/Remote)

Our Customer is a leading global, diversified information, services and media company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include various financial services, medical information and services businesses, and lastly, ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; 33 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; digital services businesses; and nearly 250 magazines around the world.

Our Customer is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist on a contract basis to help support their business needs. This role hybrid in Dallas, TX (preferred) or can be remote.

Responsibilities:

Phase 1: Unapplied Cash Resolution (Weeks 1–2)

• Prioritize and resolve $9M in unapplied payments (300+ customers).
• Address $3M in unapplied credit memos (300+ customers).
• Document sources of error (e.g., remittance inconsistencies, system gaps, contract terms).
• Deliver a cash application tracker with daily progress reporting (or systemize tracking where possible).

Phase 2: AR Aging Visibility & Triage (Weeks 2–4)

• Conduct a full review of AR aging with a focus on:
• 120 days past due
  • 90–120 days
  • 60–90 days
• Develop a prioritized collections roadmap.
• Categorize receivables into collectible, disputed, pending credit memos, at-risk, or bad debt.
• Deliver a 30-Day Aging Visibility & Recovery Plan to Finance leadership.

Phase 3: Collections Execution & Recovery (Weeks 4–8)

• Execute targeted outreach and resolution strategies for high-value accounts.
• Coordinate internally with Sales, Legal, and Billing for escalations or credits.
• Provide weekly updates on collection progress and customer responses.
• Track recoveries against projected cash targets.

Phase 4: Root Cause Analysis & Process Optimization (Weeks 6–10)

• Identify system, process, and communication gaps contributing to unapplied cash and aging.
• Map current AR workflows across cash application, invoicing, and follow-up cadence.
• Recommend enhancements, including:
  • Dispute resolution protocols
  • Escalation paths and ownership assignment
  • Improved remittance instruction practices

Phase 5: Documentation & Handoff (Weeks 10–13)

• Deliver a comprehensive AR Process Improvement Plan, including:
  • Root cause analysis
  • Recommended updates to tools, policies, and procedures
  • Suggested metrics and reporting cadence
  • Training and staffing recommendations
• Support rollout of updated processes and handoff to internal teams.
• Provide end-of-engagement summary to Finance leadership.

Deliverables:

• Daily Cash Application Tracker (Weeks 1–2).
• Weekly Status Reports (all phases).
• 30-Day Aging Visibility & Recovery Plan.
• Root Cause & Process Gap Summary.
• AR Process Improvement Plan (final deliverable).
• Final Presentation & Knowledge Handoff.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor Benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match)

Please note: In order to to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.