AR/Collections Specialist (Remote) #35802 at Contemporary Staffing Solutions

Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking an AR/Collections Specialist to join our client for a remote opportunity! The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the collections process, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely payments from our client’s Responsible Billing Partners. This Direct-Hire opportunity offers an annual salary of $60,000-$69,000/year!

Key Responsibilities: - Receivables Reporting: Prepare, generate, and review monthly receivables reports for Responsible Billing Partners to track outstanding invoices and collections progress. - Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and precise records of all open receivables, documenting each attempt made to collect past due/open AR for Responsible Billing Partners. - Invoice Status Research: Research multiple billing websites to track invoice statuses and gather relevant information for collections efforts. - Communication with Clients: Contact appropriate client adjusters via email and phone regarding past due invoices for each partner, maintaining a professional and courteous communication style. - Documentation and Forwarding: Forward invoices and billing/payment histories to clients as appropriate, ensuring thorough documentation of communication and actions taken. - Client Response Tracking: Maintain an accurate record of client responses/non-responses and forward the record to the Accounts Receivable Manager for escalated follow-up as needed. - Partner Collaboration: Maintain regular contact with Responsible Billing Partners, keeping them informed of the status of their AR and requesting assistance as needed for the collection of past due invoices. - Payment Monitoring: Monitor partner AR reports for payment tracking and/or appeal status of invoices, taking proactive measures to expedite the payment process. - Write-Offs: Obtain appropriate authorization and write off any remaining balance as needed, adhering to company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. - Proven experience in accounts receivable and collections. - Strong understanding of billing processes and invoicing. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. - Familiarity with billing websites and collection tools is a plus.

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.