Collections Specialist

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Collections Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. The role emphasizes commercial collections and AR, with audit support, payment processing and ensuring account accuracy.

Responsibilities include managing high-volume collections by calls and emails, reviewing aging reports, processing payments, and supporting month-end activities. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with strong Excel skills and excellent

Qualifications

• 3+ years in collections, AR, or related accounting.
• Strong commercial/B2B collections experience.
• Experience with payment processing, invoice posting, and aging reports.
• Exposure to AR audits or audit support.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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 experience

Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Collections Specialist

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.
• Strong commercial/B2B collections experience.
• 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

• Payroll audit 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.

Company Profile

Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future