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Robert Half
Collections Specialist
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What they do
A Collections Specialist works for a company or credit agency to collect bill or account payments owed by customers. Reviews the amount of an overdue account, contacts customers to request payment, and negotiates payment plans as needed.
$49,410 / year median in New Jersey
-23% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Collections Specialist in Paramus, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience managing receivables, resolving past-due balances, and maintaining clear communication with customers. The person in this role will help strengthen collection efforts, support billing-related follow-up, and contribute to efficient account resolution across a high-volume environment.
Responsibilities:
- Contact customers regarding outstanding balances and drive timely payment through consistent and persistent follow-up.
- Review aging reports and account activity to prioritize collection efforts and address delinquent accounts effectively.
- Investigate billing concerns and work with internal teams to help resolve payment disputes when needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation of collection activity, customer conversations, and account status updates.
- Support both commercial and consumer account recovery efforts in alignment with company procedures.
- Assist with reconciliation of account balances by identifying discrepancies and clarifying payment history.
- Use spreadsheet tools and internal systems to track receivables, monitor progress, and prepare collection-related reports.
- Contribute to additional dispute-related collection work as business needs evolve during the assignment.