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Collections Specialist
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Robert Half
Milwaukee, WI (In Person)
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We are looking for a Collections Specialist to join a university-affiliated organization in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on a Contract basis to provide coverage during an employee leave. This role centers on resolving outstanding balances, engaging with students and customers regarding account status, and supporting healthy receivables performance in a busy, systems-oriented setting. The position works closely with finance and service partners while using Oracle, Banner, and Excel to maintain accurate records and move accounts toward resolution.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee a defined group of delinquent accounts and take timely action to improve collection outcomes.
- Examine billing records, payment activity, and account details to identify issues affecting outstanding balances.
- Communicate with students and customers to discuss past-due amounts, answer questions, and arrange practical repayment options.
- Record collection efforts, customer interactions, and account changes accurately within system tools.
- Partner with finance, billing, and customer support teams to resolve disputes and clear barriers to payment.
- Review aging data regularly to prioritize follow-up efforts and raise higher-risk accounts when appropriate.
- Use Oracle, Banner, and Excel to track receivables activity, maintain reporting, and support reconciliations.
- Follow established collection practices and compliance standards in all account-related activities.