Collections Specialist

Addison Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) benefits

Job summary

The Addison Group in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Collections Specialist to manage past-due accounts and communicate with customers to secure timely payments. The role requires accurate math, strong communication, and meticulous reconciliation while handling inquiries via phone, email, and mail.

Full-time position offering hourly compensation between $20 and $25 and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Excellent math and numerical accuracy
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Experience in collections or accounting preferred

Responsibilities

• Make collection calls to customers to collect on past due accounts.
• Troubleshoot billing discrepancies.
• Proactively communicate with customers to ensure timely payment.
• Correspond by emails, phone calls and letters to resolve errors and collect balances.
• Escalate collection matters to management when unresolved.

Skills

Excellent math skills

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Strong reconciliation skills

Problem solving under pressure

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting degree or experience preferred

Job description

Job Title: Collections Specialist

Industry: Finance & Accounting

Location (City, State): Alpharetta, GA

Compensation: $20 – $25 per hour

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits

Work Schedule: Full-time, business hours

DAILY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to):

• Make collection calls to customers to collect on past due accounts.
• Troubleshoot billing discrepancies.
• Proactively communicate with customers to ensure timely payment.
• Correspond by emails, phone calls and letters with internal and external customers to resolve errors in accounts, investigate complaints, verify accuracy of charges, and collect past due balances.
• Resolve data discrepancies when customer remittance information does not match what is expected.
• Research unapplied cash to identify invoices for which payment was intended or refund, to be determined on a case by case basis.
• Research short pays, working with both the external customer and internally with the customer representative.
• Issue and mail customer statements, as requested.
• Escalate collection matters to management that are unable to be resolved.
• Support annual and ad-hoc audit requests, as needed.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, CHARACTERISTICS, & EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent math skills
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to identify and solve problems, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Superior customer service skills
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Work with little or no supervision, and work well in a team setting
• Excellent communication skills, time management skills, and strong attention to detail
• High school degree or equivalent required
• Previous collections experience required
• Accounting degree or experience preferred

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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