Collections Specialist

Collections Specialist

LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to find a dedicated Collections Specialist to join their team in Alpharetta, GA. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on maximizing cash flow and maintaining strong client relationships. The Collections Specialist role is a contract opportunity designed for professionals with B2B collections experience who thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to contribute to a leading fleet management company.

If you're results-driven, organized, and possess excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Contact clients to collect all assigned accounts in accordance with company policy
• Reconcile short- or overpaid invoices
• Generate reports and communicate potential risks to the Accounts Receivable Manager and escalate as needed in a timely manner
• Research billing history of accounts to assist in resolving client issues and maintain clean client accounts
• Initiate client contact and follow-up regarding past due receivables, aged debit and credit invoices, current billing issues, and cash receipt discrepancies (e.g., over payments/short payments)
• Identify and help resolve billing and payment problems to minimize losses
• Develop, maintain, and foster client relationships to support excellent customer service and address client inquiries/issues
• Provide analysis for Sales and Account Management related to client payment history or issues to support collection efforts
• Develop and foster relationships with key internal colleagues within Finance, Client Services, Sales/Commercial, and Vehicle Operations
• Post customer payments by recording checks, ACH, and wire transfer payments within established policy timelines
• Post other revenue or miscellaneous cash by verifying and entering transactions from the lockbox
• Document client account-related conversations within identified systems to facilitate follow-up and escalation efforts
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of B2B collections experience (no B2C or credit-only backgrounds)
• Strong Excel skills, including creating and using Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• ERP experience (Oracle preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred)
• Results-focused approach with professionalism and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrating numerical and financial acumen
• Ability to work effectively with various company systems
• Organized, structured, and accountable for work assignments
• Ability to work independently and build useful internal relationships

Key Details:

• Employment Type:
  
  Contract
• Compensation: $22-$25 per hour (W2)
• Benefits (Contract):
  LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit:
• Location:
  
  Alpharetta, GA
• Work Model:
  Hybrid — 2 days onsite, 3 days remote