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Senior Collections Specialist

Vaco
$28.00 - $31.00 / hr
United States, Georgia, Alpharetta
Aug 17, 2025
Role: Senior Collections Specialist (Contract-to-Hire) Location: Alpharetta, GA - Hybrid (Onsite 3 days/week, normal business hours) Compensation: $28-$31/hour We are seeking an experienced Senior Collections Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Alpharetta, GA. This role is ideal for candidates with strong B2B collections experience who have supported large portfolios in Fortune 500 environments. Role Overview The Senior Collections Specialist will be responsible for managing high-volume B2B collections, reconciling accounts, applying cash accurately, and ensuring timely resolution of payment discrepancies. This role also serves as backup for team lead functions and will assist with reporting, audits, and system improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Manage B2B collections on portfolios of $30M+ Research and resolve short payments, misapplications, and account discrepancies Post and apply customer payments accurately and reconcile to the general ledger Conduct daily and monthly balancing procedures and reconciliations Generate and maintain complex Excel reports (LOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) Assist team lead with daily task management and training new hires Provide documentation for audits and support process improvement initiatives Mentor junior collectors and contribute to team development Requirements 5+ years of B2B collections/accounts receivable experience (required) Experience collecting on large ($30M+) portfolios in Fortune 500 environments Strong ERP system knowledge Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (LOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) Strong analytical, dispute resolution, and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently in a structured, fast-paced environment Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the referenced salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.