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Collections Specialist

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What they do

An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

$50,086 / year median in New Jersey

-8% projected decline

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Job Description

Interim Collections Coordinator Location:
Middlesex County, NJ Work Arrangement:
100%
Onsite, Monday-Friday Hours:
8:30 AM-5:00 PM Key Responsibilities Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due balances Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices and payment status Negotiate payment arrangements when appropriate Escalate significantly delinquent accounts as necessary Accurately document collection activity, customer communication, and account notes within the ERP system Maintain organized and accurate AR records Serve as a backup for customer payment application as needed Assist with reporting related to DSO, past-due balances, collection effectiveness, and other AR metrics Partner with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies and collection issues Provide professional and responsive service to customers and internal stakeholders Support additional Accounts Receivable and administrative responsibilities as needed Qualifications 2+ years of collections, Accounts Receivable, or similar accounting experience Previous experience working within an ERP or accounting system Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel Strong customer communication and follow-up skills Comfortable handling collection conversations and resolving payment issues Ability to manage a high volume of accounts while meeting deadlines Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Positive, professional, and team-oriented approach Ability to work with a sense of urgency and consistently follow through on outstanding items
Pay:
$23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person