Accounts Receivable Specialist - Collections

Staffmark Group; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Monroe, LA to manage invoices, receipts, and payment tracking. The role emphasizes collections, with outbound calls and high-volume account management, alongside standard AR duties.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel with QuickBooks experience preferred. Competitive pay and weekday schedule offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; accounting/business education preferred.
• Experience in accounts receivable and collections strongly preferred.
• Ability to collect past-due balances and manage delinquent accounts.
• Experience reviewing aging reports and reconciling customer accounts.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; QuickBooks a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Make daily outbound collection calls regarding past-due balances and outstanding invoices.
• Manage a high volume of delinquent accounts and prioritize collection efforts based on aging reports.
• Follow up consistently on overdue invoices through telephone calls, emails, and written correspondence.
• Negotiate payment arrangements within company guidelines.
• Post customer payments and apply payments to invoices.
• Prepare reports regarding collections, delinquent accounts, and outstanding receivables.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices and account balances.
• Resolve billing disputes in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Collections experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Outbound calls

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accounting or business education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Staffmark Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Monroe, LA to manage invoices, receipts, and payment tracking. The role emphasizes collections, with outbound calls and high-volume account management, alongside standard AR duties.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel with QuickBooks experience preferred. Competitive pay and weekday schedule offered.