Accounts Receivable Specialist

Catalyst Professional Network; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO + sick time

Paid holidays

Training

Job summary

Catalyst Professional Network is seeking an Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist for an in-office position in Omaha or Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on high-volume AR work, primarily collections from insurance carriers, TPAs, and mortgage companies, with daily use of Excel, Sage, and Dynamics.

The role balances ~60% collections, ~25% payment processing, and ~15% reporting and related tasks. Candidates should have multiple years in AR/collections and be comfortable in a high-activity

Qualifications

• Several years of solid AR or collections experience (longevity valued).
• Strong organization and consistent follow-up discipline.
• Comfort making assertive collection calls and applying professional pressure.
• Ability to work fully in-office at either the Omaha or Lincoln location.
• High school diploma/GED (degree a plus).
• Ownership-driven personality who wants to close balances.

Responsibilities

• Drive collections through consistent outreach to insurance carriers, TPAs, mortgage companies, adjusters, and customers. Document every follow-up.
• Process and accurately apply ACH, wire, and other payments in the accounting system.
• Maintain clear notes so internal teams stay aligned on open balances and next steps.
• Resolve short pays, disputes, and billing issues by coordinating with project managers and operations.
• Support lien filings, legal hand-offs, aging reviews, and weekly collections goals.
• Keep your follow-up list current — nothing sits without action.

Skills

AR/collections

organization

follow-up discipline

assertive collection calls

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist – Omaha or Lincoln, NE (Fully In-Office)

$25 – $30 per hour + benefits

Collections-first AR role with a high-volume book of business. You will spend the majority of your time working insurance carriers, TPAs, and mortgage companies to drive payment.

Our client in the Omaha/Lincoln market needs a reliable full-cycle Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist. This seat primarily supports a large portfolio (roughly 100–120 open AR jobs). The work breaks down as ~60% collections, ~25% payment processing, and ~15% reporting, liens, disputes, and light invoicing support. The role is fully in-office. Candidates may report into either the Omaha or Lincoln office.

What You Will Own

• Drive collections through consistent outreach to insurance carriers, TPAs, mortgage companies, adjusters, and customers. Document every follow-up.
• Process and accurately apply ACH, wire, and other payments in the accounting system.
• Maintain clear notes so internal teams stay aligned on open balances and next steps.
• Resolve short pays, disputes, and billing issues by coordinating with project managers and operations.
• Support lien filings, legal hand-offs, aging reviews, and weekly collections goals.
• Keep your follow-up list current — nothing sits without action.

You will work daily in an internal job/management system and the company’s accounting platform. Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) are used constantly.

Must-Haves

• Several years of solid AR or collections experience (longevity valued)
• Strong organization and consistent follow-up discipline
• Comfort making assertive collection calls and applying professional pressure
• Ability to work fully in-office at either the Omaha or Lincoln location
• High school diploma/GED (degree a plus)
• Ownership-driven personality who wants to close balances

Preferred

• Multi-payer or insurance-related billing/collections background
• Direct experience working with insurance carriers, TPAs, and/or mortgage companies
• Experience with Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems (trainable)

What Our Client Offers

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + sick time, paid holidays, and training
• Fully in-office role with location flexibility (Omaha or Lincoln office)
• Clear weekly metrics and visibility into results