A/R & Collections Specialist
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Chesapeake Management Company LLC
DE
Summary
The specialist will manage the full collections process, including driving down aging balances and ensuring lien rights compliance across multiple states. They will also partner with project managers to resolve billing disputes and maintain accurate A/R cash flow forecasts.
Job Description
Description
We are seeking a results-driven A/R & Collections Specialist to take ownership of collections performance, A/R aging, and lien rights compliance for our Plumbing Company.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role within our Finance team. The right candidate will effectively manage receivables, improve cash flow, produce accurate A/R forecasts, and ensure lien rights are preserved across multiple states.
If you thrive in a construction environment and understand the urgency behind collections and cash flow, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Own and manage the full collections process across multiple entities
- Proactively drive down 60+ and 90+ day aging balances
- Conduct consistent collections outreach (calls, emails, formal notices)
- Partner with Project Managers to resolve billing disputes quickly
- Develop and maintain rolling A/R cash flow forecasts
- Monitor and preserve lien rights across all states of operation
- Coordinate preliminary notices, intent-to-lien notices, and lien filings as needed
- Track retainage and understand construction billing cycles
- Post deposits and reconcile payments accurately
What Success Looks Like
- Reduced A/R aging and improved Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
- Accurate weekly and monthly collections forecasting
- Zero missed lien deadlines
- Improved cash visibility for leadership
- Improved cash flow and accelerated the cash conversion cycle.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of progress Accounts Receivable experience
- Strong hands-on collections background with measurable results
- Experience in construction (Plumbing preferred)
- Working knowledge of lien rights laws and preservation requirements in the construction industry Experience preparing A/R forecasts
- Assertive, confident communicator who is comfortable having firm payment conversations by phone and takes initiative without being prompted.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills
- Highly organized, accountable, and results-oriented
Why Join Us
You’ll play a critical role in protecting the financial health of a growing construction organization. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact cash flow, strengthen processes, and work closely with leadership in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
- Accounts receivable: 8 years (Required)
- Construction Accounts Recievable: 2 years (Required)
- Lien rights : 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Remote
