Collections Analyst

Plante Moran

. Engage in collections operations .

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,500 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in collections operations
Analyze major accounts and review for complex collection activities
Analyze large engagements and aged WIP balances for timely billing
Develop and implement record-keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures
Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies, suggesting corrective procedures
Communicate and coordinate accounting policies with managers, vendors, clients, and the public
Adhere to all collection policies, procedures, and KPIs
Contact credit sources, ensuring credit packages or client's financial status is complete

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of collection, professional services, or similar experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required
Experience with accounts receivable preferred
Experience in professional services firm collections department highly preferred
Analytical ability to identify variances and research questions regarding financial activity
Proficient with financial accounting and reporting systems and other word/graphics programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays
401(k) plan
Flexible benefits plans
Business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement
Discretionary bonus plan
Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff

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Hard Skills & Tools

collections operationsaccounts receivablefinancial accountingreporting systemsrecord-keeping systemsbillingproblem resolutionanalytical abilityfinancial analysisKPI adherence

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationproblem-solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting