Collections Specialist (Part-time)

Leoforce; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Part-Time Collections Specialist / AR Specialist in Ronkonkoma, NY. The role focuses on customer collections, resolving balances, and researching discrepancies while collaborating with the accounting team.

The position is 100% on-site, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–12 PM, offering $25–$28 per hour DOE plus a 401(k) with up to 4% employer contribution. Ideal for a mid-level AR professional seeking consistent part-time hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Collections experience required.
• Strong phone-based collections experience and customer communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable collections, including outbound customer calls and payment follow-ups.
• Research and resolve outstanding balances, overdue invoices, and account discrepancies.
• Review customer credits, returns, and account adjustments.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers while ensuring timely collections.
• Assist with invoice inquiries, payment issues, and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to maintain accurate AR records.
• Support additional AR and accounting responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Phone-based collections

Customer communication

Interpersonal skills

Accounts Receivable

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

Collections Specialist (Part-time)

Ronkonkoma,NY, US

6966721

4 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $25 - $28 per hour

Job Details

Our client is seeking a Part-Time Collections Specialist / Accounts Receivable Specialist to support collections and AR operations within an established, growing organization. This role will focus on customer collections, resolving outstanding balances, researching account discrepancies, and maintaining strong customer relationships while working closely with the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable collections, including outbound customer calls and payment follow-ups
• Research and resolve outstanding balances, overdue invoices, and account discrepancies
• Review customer credits, returns, and account adjustments
• Maintain positive relationships with customers while ensuring timely collections
• Assist with invoice inquiries, payment issues, and account reconciliations
• Collaborate with the accounting team to maintain accurate AR records
• Support additional AR and accounting responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years of Collections experience
• Strong phone-based collections experience and customer communication skills

Preferred

• NetSuite experience
• QuickBooks experience
• Broader Accounts Receivable or Accounting experience

A bit about us

Join an established, growing manufacturing company where you'll manage accounts receivable and collections, build strong customer relationships, and develop your expertise within a supportive team that values long-term growth.

Job Title: Part-Time Collections Specialist / AR Specialist

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent

Job Location: Ronkonkoma, NY

Work Schedule: 100% on-site, M–F, 8 AM–12 PM (20 hours/week)

Compensation: $25–$28/hr DOE + 401(k) with up to 4% Employer Contribution

Requirements

• 2+ years of Collections experience
• Comfortable with Collections phone calls with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• NetSuite experience
• QuickBooks experience
• Broader Accounts Receivable or Accounting experience

Why join us?

• Join an established, growing organization with a strong reputation and long-term stability
• Work within a supportive, collaborative team that values employee retention and a positive culture
• Take ownership of accounts receivable and collections while building strong customer relationships
• Enjoy a consistent part-time schedule with autonomy and supportive leadership
• Benefit from professional development, internal advancement, and opportunities to expand your accounting expertise