Collections Specialist

LHH US; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Job summary

LHH US is seeking a detailed-oriented Collections Specialist in North Carolina to manage a portfolio of customer accounts, drive collections, and reduce outstanding receivables. You will work with billing and cash application teams to resolve discrepancies and protect cash flow while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires 2+ years in collections/B2B AR, excellent communication, and familiarity with ERP/accounting software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in collections, accounts receivable, or credit and collections.
• B2B collections experience.
• Strong understanding of AR processes and collections management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts and oversee daily collection activities.
• Contact customers regarding past-due invoices and secure timely payment of outstanding balances.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and work toward achieving collection and cash flow goals.
• Review customer accounts regularly to identify delinquent balances, payment trends, and potential risks.
• Escalate high-risk or problem accounts to management when necessary.
• Lead or participate in accounts receivable review meetings with operational teams and business partners.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment, billing, and account discrepancies.
• Work closely with billing teams to resolve invoice issues and ensure corrections are processed accurately.
• Partner with cash application teams to research unapplied or misapplied payments.
• Assist with resolving overpayments, duplicate payments, and customer refund requests.
• Maintain accurate collection notes, account records, and communication history.
• Collaborate with legal and internal stakeholders on lien filings, bond claims, and other recovery efforts when required.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional and effective collections approach.
• Prepare reports and updates on collection activity, outstanding balances, and account status.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Collections Specialist to manage customer accounts, drive collection efforts, and reduce outstanding receivables. This role is responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring timely payment of invoices, resolving billing issues, and identifying potential credit risks. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and comfortable working with customers and internal departments to improve cash flow and account performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of customer accounts and oversee daily collection activities.
• Contact customers regarding past-due invoices and secure timely payment of outstanding balances.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and work toward achieving collection and cash flow goals.
• Review customer accounts regularly to identify delinquent balances, payment trends, and potential risks.
• Escalate high-risk or problem accounts to management when necessary.
• Lead or participate in accounts receivable review meetings with operational teams and business partners.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment, billing, and account discrepancies.
• Work closely with billing teams to resolve invoice issues and ensure corrections are processed accurately.
• Partner with cash application teams to research unapplied or misapplied payments.
• Assist with resolving overpayments, duplicate payments, and customer refund requests.
• Maintain accurate collection notes, account records, and communication history.
• Collaborate with legal and internal stakeholders on lien filings, bond claims, and other recovery efforts when required.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional and effective collections approach.
• Prepare reports and updates on collection activity, outstanding balances, and account status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of collections, accounts receivable, or credit and collections experience.
• Business-to-business (B2B) collections experience.
• Strong understanding of collections processes and accounts receivable management.
• Experience researching and resolving billing discrepancies and payment issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems or accounting software preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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