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Robert Half
Collections Specialist Greenville, SC
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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.
$40,498 / year median in South Carolina
-23% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Collections Specialist to support accounts receivable operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Greenville, South Carolina. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on AR and collections experience who can balance analytical review, customer communication, and timely follow-up across an assigned account portfolio. You will work in a hybrid setting, contributing both independently and in coordination with internal teams to improve payment outcomes and maintain accurate account status.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee a designated group of customer accounts, reviewing outstanding balances and organizing daily priorities to meet collection goals.
- Evaluate account activity to spot payment patterns, recurring issues, and underlying causes, then recommend practical next steps to improve results.
- Carry out consistent weekly outreach to customers by phone and email, recording updates and tracking progress on open items.
- Work with internal business partners to address billing concerns, dispute items, and other account-related issues while supporting timely resolution.
- Complete essential accounts receivable activities such as account reconciliations, statement distribution, collection notices, credit hold review, and bad debt support.
- Research and resolve customer questions involving short payments, chargebacks, credit memos, invoice discrepancies, and payment application concerns.
- Maintain accurate documentation of collection efforts, account status, and follow-up actions in the appropriate systems.
- Communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders to support resolution efforts and maintain positive working relationships.