Senior Collector

Lee Hecht Harrison

NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$68,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Aging Analysis, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business-to-Business (B2B), Cash Flow, Collections Regulations, Construction, Credit and Collections, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Risk Analysis, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
NJ
POSTED
2 days ago

Title: Senior B2B Collections Specialist

Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Growing Organization

Location: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

Compensation: $68,000 - $75,000 per year

LHH is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization that has recently created a new position within their Accounts Receivable team due to continued expansion. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced collections professional to join a high-performing, collaborative team reporting directly to the AR Manager.

This organization operates in a lean, performance-driven environment with clearly defined KPIs and a strong focus on cash flow optimization. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, professional on the phone, and thrives in a structured setting.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (1-hour lunch)

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize the collections process for key enterprise and high-value B2B accounts

  • Conduct professional outreach via phone and email to resolve complex past-due balances

  • Negotiate and structure payment plans, settlements, and promissory agreements

  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies in partnership with internal teams

  • Maintain accurate and detailed records within CRM/ERP systems

  • Analyze aging reports and provide insights on cash flow and collection performance

  • Identify high-risk accounts and assist with escalation and pre-legal review processes

  • Support and mentor junior team members on best practices and collection strategies

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and credit/collections regulations

What We're Looking For

  • · 6-8+ years of B2B collections, commercial credit, or accounts receivable experience

  • · Proven success managing high-volume, high-value accounts and reducing DSO

  • · Strong phone presence with the ability to handle professional, high-stakes conversations

  • Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently while meeting performance metrics and deadlines

  • Professional, focused demeanor in a team-oriented but structured environment

  • Experience in the construction industry is a plus

Why This Role?

  • Newly created position due to company growth

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on cash flow and business performance

  • Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support

  • Clear expectations and measurable success metrics

To Apply:

Please email your resume to christine.kiernan@lhh.com

Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by

law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.

Pay Details: $68,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Christine Senn

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: 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.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison