Collections Specialist

At Panoptyc, we're on a mission to revolutionize loss prevention. Using visual AI and manual reviewers, we help retailers detect theft in over 20,000 markets across the United States. From Fortune 500 giants to local businesses, our impact is far-reaching. As a fully remote, rapidly growing team, we're excited to invite top talent worldwide to join us in reshaping the future of retail security.

• Execute a proactive strategy to follow up on overdue invoices through daily phone calls and emails.

• Regularly review customer accounts to identify outstanding balances and ensure accurate allocation.

• Maintain a clean and up-to-date AR aging report.

• Lead negotiations with clients to establish payment plans that protect Panoptyc's cash flow.

• Collaborate with internal Sales and Customer Success teams to resolve disputes impacting payment.

• Identify the root cause of payment delays and implement solutions to prevent future friction.

• Maintain meticulous records of all communications and transactions in our systems.

• Provide regular reports to Finance leadership on collection status and aging trends.

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve billing and collections processes.

• Act as the primary, professional point of contact for client inquiries related to billing.

• Build positive, long-term relationships with client stakeholders to ensure Panoptyc remains a priority in their payment cycles.

• Ensure all activities comply with company policies and relevant financial regulations.
  

We hire great. In this role, that means:

• You treat the company's bank account as if it were your own.

• You are systematic about follow-ups. Nothing slips through the cracks.

• You balance commercial sharpness with professional empathy to get results without burning bridges.

• You communicate directly and clearly, providing data-backed updates on your progress.

• You operate with urgency, understanding that time is money when it comes to collections.

• You take ownership rather than waiting for someone else to solve a problem.

• 2+ years of experience in Collections, Accounts Receivable, or Finance Operations.

• Proven experience managing high-volume portfolios and reducing DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).

• Experience in a B2B or SaaS environment is a plus.
  

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle difficult financial conversations with professionalism and poise.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication. You are concise, clear, and action-oriented.

• High proficiency in Excel.

• Experience with CRM and accounting software, such as Salesforce, HubSpot, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and experience creating presentation decks or process documentation are a plus.
  

• Highly organized approach to managing daily outreach, reconciliation, and follow-up activities.

• Ability to use data to prioritize your daily "hit list" of overdue accounts.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate account records.

• Ability to identify patterns, investigate discrepancies, and take action based on financial data.

You follow a rigorous process to maximize collection efficiency and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

You don't wait for instructions when you encounter a messy account. You investigate, identify the problem, and take action.

You understand that delayed collections directly impact cash flow and treat outstanding balances with appropriate urgency.

You don't just follow existing processes. You identify opportunities to improve billing and collections workflows and are comfortable recommending better approaches.