Accounts Receivable Associate
Location: Norwood, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Accounting & Finance
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: March 20, 2026
Job ID: 645741
Job Description
AR Associate
Temp
Onsite
Must have:
3+ years of AR experience
comfort and experience in collections
Quickbooks
Strength in verbal communications for customer contact and internal team interaction
Hourly rate: $27.00-29.00/hr
A/R Associate (Collections Focus)
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable professional with strong collections experience to help drive cash flow and maintain healthy customer accounts. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving, customer interaction, and improving processes.
What You’ll Do:
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Manage collections and resolve delinquent accounts
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Monitor AR aging reports and follow up on past-due balances
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Communicate with customers to secure payments and negotiate payment plans
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Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short pays, and disputes
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Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate records in ERP systems
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Enforce credit terms and escalate issues as needed
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Prepare AR aging and collections reports for leadership
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Support month-end close activities related to AR
What You Bring:
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Experience with commercial and/or consumer collections
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Strong reconciliation, cash application, and dispute resolution skills
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Ability to manage high-volume accounts and meet collection targets
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Proficiency with Quickbooks or Sage
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Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
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Detail-oriented with strong organization and follow-through
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
