Collections Specialist

Collections Specialist

Madison Heights, MI

Job Description

The Collections Specialist supports the Accounting team during a high-volume period by ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of collections activities. This role focuses on contacting customers about past-due balances, resolving account discrepancies, and assisting with aging cleanup efforts to improve overall receivables performance. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with finance and accounting professionals while contributing directly to cash flow and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers via phone and email to discuss past-due invoices and outstanding balances in a professional and courteous manner.

• Conduct regular follow-up on aging accounts and document all collection efforts accurately and consistently.

• Research customer account discrepancies, identify root causes, and work toward timely and effective resolution.

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of customer communications, payment commitments, and account status updates.

• Assist the Accounting team in reducing outstanding receivables and improving aging metrics through proactive collection activities.

• Provide clear and timely updates on collection activity and account status to management and relevant stakeholders.

• Support the Accounts Receivable function with day-to-day tasks related to collections and account maintenance.

• Perform additional administrative or accounting support duties as needed to assist the broader finance and accounting team.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of collections experience.

• Demonstrated experience making collection calls and managing past-due accounts.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with customers and internal teams.

• Proven customer service skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships while addressing payment issues.

• Ability to handle collections conversations professionally and courteously, even in challenging situations.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel, including performing basic lookups.

• Experience working in a collections or customer service environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Madison Heights, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison Heights,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.

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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.