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Collections Specialist

Job in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listing for: WorkWave
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are looking for a proactive Collections Specialist to manage our accounts receivable lifecycle and drive timely payment resolution. Leveraging High Radius, you will analyze aging reports, perform complex account reconciliations, and resolve billing disputes by partnering with our Sales, Billing, and Finance teams.

The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator who balances a customer‑centric approach with a firm commitment to maximizing cash flow and maintaining meticulous financial documentation. We are looking for a detail‑oriented problem solver who thrives on month‑end reporting and cross‑functional collaboration to join our team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Manage the collections process for customer accounts, including proactive outreach on past‑due balances and resolution of payment issues
  • Monitor aging reports and work to reduce outstanding accounts receivable through timely follow‑up and account analysis
  • Utilize High Radius and internal systems to manage collections activity, customer communications, payment tracking, disputes, and account reconciliations
  • Partner with Billing, Sales, Customer Success, and Finance teams to resolve customer concerns and billing discrepancies
  • Review and reconcile customer accounts, including unapplied payments, credits, disputes, and short payments
  • Support bad debt reduction efforts by identifying and escalating high‑risk accounts appropriately
  • Maintain accurate documentation of customer interactions, payment commitments, and account status updates
  • Prepare and distribute aging analysis, collections reporting, bad debt summaries, and account status updates to leadership as needed
  • Assist with month‑end activities and reporting related to collections and accounts receivable
  • Provide professional and customer‑focused communication while driving timely payment resolution
  • Escalate priority accounts, bankruptcy risks, legal concerns, or collection challenges to leadership appropriately
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience in full‑cycle collections and accounts receivable required
  • Experience working with High Radius, Net Suite, Salesforce, or other ERP/collections platforms preferred
  • Strong understanding of aging reports, bad debt management, cash application, account reconciliation, and collections best practices
  • Ability to analyze customer accounts and identify root causes of delinquency or payment discrepancies
  • Strong Excel and reporting skills, including the ability to analyze large sets of financial data
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to professionally manage difficult customer conversations
  • Highly organized and extremely detail oriented with strong follow‑through skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment
  • Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and build relationships across departments
  • Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities
  • Consistently delivers results with integrity, professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment
  • Maintains stable performance under pressure while handling sensitive customer and financial situations with tact and professionalism
  • Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment
RELAX, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED:
  • Employees can expect a robust benefits package, including health and dental and 401k with company match
AND BEYOND:
  • Find your perfect work/life balance with our Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent) and paid holidays
  • Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program through Total Care offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
  • 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
  • Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
  • Regional discounts and perks
  • Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community
GROW WITH US:
  • We understand the impact of attracting and keeping top talent and reward intellectual curiosity and a thirst for personal and professional growth
  • Encouraging our employees that already have an intimate knowledge of and passion for our…
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