Collections Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison

High Point, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45,000–$50,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Receivable, Best Practices, Billing, Communication Skills, Credit and Collections, Customer Escalations, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Past Due Accounts, Reconciliation, Resolve Customer Issues, Risk, Sales, Short Pays, Telephone Skills, Time Management
LOCATION
High Point, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

An established organization in the High Point area is seeking a Collections Specialist with high-volume collections experience to join their accounting/finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable managing a large portfolio of accounts, and has a strong customer-focused approach to resolving past-due balances.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a high-volume portfolio of customer accounts, focusing on timely collection of past-due receivables

  • Initiate outbound collection calls and emails to secure payment and maintain positive customer relationships

  • Review AR aging and prioritize accounts based on delinquency and risk

  • Negotiate payment plans and follow up on payment commitments

  • Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short pays, and disputed invoices

  • Accurately document all collection efforts, conversations, and resolutions in the system

  • Collaborate with billing, credit, and sales teams to resolve account issues efficiently

  • Escalate delinquent accounts when necessary based on internal policies

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of collections experience, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

  • Strong understanding of accounts receivable and collections best practices

  • Comfortable handling frequent outbound calls and managing multiple priorities

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills

  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and documentation habits

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems

  • Ability to work independently while meeting daily and monthly collection targets

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Pay Details: $45,000.00 to $50,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Samantha Garman

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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