Senior Collections Specialist
CFS
Northfield, IL
Senior Collections Specialist – Full Time
We are seeking a Senior Collections Specialist to support a high‑volume AR and billing environment during peak workload and ongoing projects. This role is ideal for an experienced collections professional with international collections exposure who thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead domestic and international collections efforts to ensure timely payment and reduce outstanding balances
- Manage complex, higher‑value accounts and resolve escalated collections issues
- Perform billing and accounts receivable processing, including backlog cleanup and invoice review
- Partner with AR, billing, and onboarding teams to ensure accuracy and process compliance
- Contribute to cleanup initiatives and continuous improvement of receivables workflows
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of collections and/or AR experience required
- Hands‑on experience with international collections required
- Strong communication skills with a professional, solutions‑driven approach
- Comfortable working in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment
- Solid Excel experience required
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a cross‑functional team
Schedule & Work Environment:
- Hybrid schedule with multiple in‑office days per week
- Overtime may be available during busy periods
This is a great opportunity for a seasoned collections professional looking to make an immediate impact while working in a collaborative, well‑structured environment.
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MaxSalary: USD80000
MinSalary: USD75000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.