Accounts Receivable Recovery Specialist

Watchtower Security LLC • Maryland Heights, MO

7d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Watchtower Security is seeking a versatile, highly organized Accounts Receivable Recovery Specialist to recover outstanding B2B accounts receivable from property owners and management companies. The role focuses on maximizing cash flow through strategic negotiation and, when necessary, legal action while maintaining professional corporate relationships. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of delinquent commercial accounts, coordinate with Finance and Legal, and report on recovery results and at-risk accounts.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in B2B collections, accounts receivable, or a legal assistant role focused on recovering delinquent balances.
• Familiarity with litigation processes, including demand letters, filing complaints, and post-judgment recovery such as garnishments and liens.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to de-escalate tense situations and negotiate effectively with a firm-but-fair approach.
• Comfort using accounting systems, such as QuickBooks, to search billing details.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking actions, success rates, and reporting.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to thrive in a results-oriented environment with specific financial recovery targets.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of state-specific statutes regarding liens and commercial property foreclosures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize a high volume of overdue commercial accounts, keeping accurate records of collection activities and communications.
• Use skip-tracing tools and investigative techniques to identify and contact decision-makers and commercial property owners.
• Negotiate payment plans, settlements, and resolutions that protect the company’s financial interests.
• De-escalate tense situations and seek mutually beneficial solutions before escalating accounts to legal action, while preserving business relationships where possible.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Finance and Legal when accounts require legal escalation.
• Ensure legal filings, such as liens against property titles, are accurate and timely to preserve secured status.
• Provide senior management with regular, detailed updates on recovery rates, aging reports, and at-risk accounts.
• Use accounting systems to search and analyze billing details, and use Excel to track actions, success rates, and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed