Collections Specialist | $24.00 - $26.00 per hr | Monday through Friday / 7 am – 3:30 pm / 60 day Contract
What Matters Most
- Competitive pay rate of $24.00 - $26.00 per hr
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- Location: Houston, Texas 77055
- Temp to hire opportunity
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Summary
The Collections Specialist will carry out a variety of Collections tasks in an effort to collect payment towards delinquent accounts and monitor accounts receivable and identify overdue accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Make outbound collection calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations ensure they have everything they need to pay their balance in accordance with their payment terms
- Minimize bad debt risk and maximize accounts receivable (AR) collections
- Monitor AR aging reports and contact delinquent customer accounts for payment
- Negotiate customer disputes to resolution and document root cause
- Establish payment arrangements with customers, maintain detailed records of all collection call activity and conduct timely follow-up to maximize cash collections
- Respond to internal/external customer inquiries regarding status of customer accounts
- Interact regularly and communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, sales personnel, and management regarding credit issues, policies, and procedures to ensure mutual understanding and positive customer experience
- Maintain accurate credit, collections files and notes for each customer in JDE
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one+ years A/R Collections experience
- Intermediate experience in Microsoft Suite including Excel (VLOOKUP/Pivots, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams)
- Knowledge of cash applications and collection procedures
- Experience reading AR aging reports
- Experience with large ERP system a plus; JDE software knowledge preferred
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive Salary: $24.00 -26.00 per hr competitive wage
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance via agency
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Your New Organization:
Large manufacturing company, with an 80-year business span in the Houston area that distributes a variety of mechanical products for the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing industries.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment. The base hourly range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
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