Collections Specialist

We are looking for a Collections Specialist to support accounts receivable activities for an electronics organization in New Jersey. This long-term contract position focuses on maintaining healthy customer accounts, resolving outstanding balances, and partnering with clients to bring payment status current. The ideal candidate brings strong business-to-business collections experience, advanced Excel skills, and confidence working with SAP in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities:
• Contact business customers regarding overdue invoices and drive timely resolution of outstanding balances.
• Work directly with clients to review account status, clarify payment issues, and support efforts to restore accounts to good standing.
• Monitor and maintain aging reports, identifying payment delay trends and prioritizing collection activity accordingly.
• Record collection updates, payment commitments, and account actions accurately within SAP and related tracking tools.
• Use Excel to organize receivables data, analyze past-due accounts, and prepare status reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams to address billing questions, reconcile discrepancies, and remove obstacles delaying payment.
• Follow established collection procedures while maintaining positive customer relationships and consistent follow-up routines.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in collections, with a strong background in B2B account follow-up.
• Hands-on experience using SAP in a collections, accounts receivable, or finance support environment.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to manage reports and work efficiently with account data.
• Ability to interpret aging reports and prioritize outreach based on account risk and payment status.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with business clients and internal partners.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to document account activity accurately and consistently.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday in a hybrid schedule, including remote work on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Compensation

$27.55-$31.90 Hourly

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