Collections Specialist

Beacon Hill; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a Collections Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity focusing on commercial collections and accounts receivable. Responsibilities include auditing support, payment processing, and ensuring account accuracy.

The role requires 3+ years in collections/AR, strong Excel skills, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. This position is a bridge to permanent employment within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of collections or related AR experience.
• Experience with payment processing and aging reports.
• Exposure to AR audits or audit support.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume outbound collections through calls and emails.
• Review aging reports and follow up on 30/60/90-day past-due accounts.
• Process payments and post invoices and accounting transactions.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding balances and account discrepancies.
• Assist with accounts receivable audits and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate account records and support month-end and year-end activities.

Skills

Collections

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)

Job description

We are seeking a Collections Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role focuses primarily on commercial collections and accounts receivable, with additional responsibility for audit support, payment processing, and account accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume outbound collections through calls and emails.
• Review aging reports and follow up on 30/60/90-day past-due accounts.
• Process payments and post invoices and accounting transactions.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding balances and account discrepancies.
• Assist with accounts receivable audits and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate account records and support month-end and year-end activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of collections, accounts receivable, or related accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with payment processing, invoice posting, and aging reports.
• Exposure to AR audits or audit support.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Union, pension, or benefits-related experience.
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements is a plus.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.