This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
We are looking for a Collections Specialist to support account resolution efforts for a healthcare organization in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position focuses on managing receivables, addressing payment issues, and partnering with internal teams and external accounts to improve collection performance. The ideal candidate brings strong follow-through, sound judgment, and a customer-focused approach to resolving outstanding balances while maintaining positive business relationships.
Job Responsibility
Investigate payment discrepancies and resolve underpayments by working directly with customers and internal stakeholders
Manage a portfolio of assigned accounts by tracking balances, reviewing account activity, and processing appropriate adjustments, write-offs, reconciliations, and credit-related documentation
Take proactive steps to lower past-due balances and improve the overall aging of receivables within the assigned account base
Partner with sales and other internal departments to secure required purchase order details and remove barriers to timely payment
Lead recurring account review meetings to discuss aging trends, open items, and next steps for resolution
Coordinate with sales, operations, and leadership when escalation is needed to speed up collections and settle overdue accounts
Provide timely updates and consistent follow-up to internal teams regarding account status, risks, and collection progress
Prepare and present regular reporting on high-priority accounts and work through credit hold issues within required timeframes to prevent extended account restrictions
Resolve customer disputes related to outstanding invoices while delivering attentive service to both internal and external partners
Stay informed on company offerings, policies, and procedures through ongoing training and apply that knowledge to daily collections activity
Requirements
Experience in commercial and/or consumer collections, including credit and billing collection processes
Ability to manage account reconciliations, payment disputes, short-pay investigations, and account adjustments with accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with customers, sales teams, operations staff, and leadership
Demonstrated ability to reduce delinquency and maintain progress against collections targets and activity goals
Proficiency in reviewing aging reports, prioritizing high-risk accounts, and following through on time-sensitive action items
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple accounts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Customer-service mindset with the ability to maintain productive relationships while handling sensitive payment matters
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance