Collections Specialist

Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist

Location: North Plainfield, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour

LHH is working with a well-established property management organization in their search for an Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist to join its accounting team. This role will focus on managing receivables for a portfolio of properties, ensuring payments are received and applied accurately, and working directly with tenants to resolve outstanding balances and billing issues.

This is a great opportunity for someone with Accounts Receivable or Collections experience who enjoys a combination of accounting, problem-solving, and customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Accounts Receivable activities for a portfolio of properties
• Monitor tenant accounts and follow up on outstanding balances
• Communicate with tenants by phone and email regarding past-due payments and account questions
• Process, post, and apply rental payments accurately
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues
• Prepare, review, and maintain aging reports
• Track outstanding receivables and assist with collection efforts
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of collection activity
• Work closely with property management and accounting teams to resolve account issues
• Provide professional and responsive service to tenants
• Ensure collection activities and documentation are handled in accordance with applicable policies and regulations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Billing, or a related accounting function
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable communicating with tenants regarding overdue balances and payment issues
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing payments
• Experience researching and resolving billing discrepancies
• Familiarity with aging reports and monitoring outstanding receivables
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

For immediate consideration please email your resume to: christine.kiernan@lhh.com

Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.

Pay Details: $33.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Christine Senn

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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.