Collections Specialist

Description Are you a natural leader driven by a strong sense of accomplishment looking for an opportunity as a Collections Specialist? Are you a focused, detail-oriented thinker with a background in accounting, finance or business administration? This Collections Specialist role will be based in the Bloomingdale, New Jersey region and will be a long-term contract / temporary to hire employment opportunity. If you're interested in nourishing your career as an experienced Collections Specialist at a growing company, contact Robert Half today!Responsibilities

Comply with all Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act rules and regulations

Lead all billing and reporting activities according to deadlines

Pinpoint delinquent customer accounts through various means, e.g. written correspondence, phone contact, skip-tracing, and making arrangements for payment

Register all customer payments to the correct reports

Take care of inbound and outbound collections calls and correspondence

Ensure payments are processed

Correctly process bankruptcy filings when received

Act as liaison in maintaining quality customer service and a positive company image by resolving customer account inquiries

Maintain and update customer files to sustain data integrity Requirements - Strong communication and social skills

Prior experience using accounting software

Comprehensive knowledge of Billing Collection

Expertise in Collections

Experience with Microsoft Excel

Deep understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR)

Credit experience preferred

2-3 years of prior high volume collections experience

AA or BS/BA in Accounting preferred

Ability to analyze and make decisions on customer accounts

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .