At least 5 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
75% STARs in role.
Job Title: Collections Specialist
Job Description
This role focuses on managing and collecting aged accounts, preparing and filing liens, issuing notices to owners, and assisting with unapplied cash to ensure accurate and timely accounts receivable processes. The Collections Specialist works closely with internal teams and customers to resolve outstanding balances, maintain accurate records, and support overall financial health.
Responsibilities
- Manage and collect on aged accounts to reduce past due balances and improve cash flow.
- Prepare, file, and track liens in accordance with applicable procedures and timelines.
- Provide notices to owners and other relevant parties as required to support collection efforts.
- Assist with unapplied cash by researching, identifying, and applying payments to the correct accounts and invoices.
- Conduct collection calls with business customers in a professional and customer-focused manner.
- Monitor and review aging reports to prioritize accounts and identify high-risk or delinquent balances.
- Perform account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies between customer accounts, invoices, and payments.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including accounting and customer service, to resolve billing or payment issues.
- Support invoicing processes by ensuring accurate and timely billing information.
- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of collection activities, communications, and account status.
- Use collections and accounts receivable software tools to track, update, and manage customer accounts.
- Provide a high level of customer service while enforcing payment terms and collection policies.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of business-to-business (B2B) collections experience.
- Proven experience collecting on aged accounts and managing accounts receivable.
- Strong experience in collections customer service and collections accounts receivable.
- Experience working with Highradius or Get Paid software.
- Proficiency in reviewing and working with aging reports.
- Experience with cash application processes, including unapplied cash research and resolution.
- Ability to perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Familiarity with accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
- Experience conducting collection calls with business customers.
- Proficiency with Great Plains or similar accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle difficult conversations professionally.
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Construction industry experience is preferred.
- Experience preparing and filing liens and issuing notices to owners.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple accounts and priorities.
- Comfort using various collections, accounting, and reconciliation tools.
Work Environment
This is a full-time role with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position operates in a professional business environment that emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration across accounting and customer service functions. You will work extensively with collections, accounts receivable, and accounting systems such as Great Plains and specialized tools like Highradius or Get Paid to manage accounts and support financial operations.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006171412