Collections Specialist

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually Hazen and Sawyer is looking for a Collections Specialist for our C orporate New York City office to assist the Accounts Receivable Team in managing and recovering outstanding debts owed to the company. Work Setting: Hybrid (3 days in office; 2 days remote) Key Responsibilities: Core Duties Proactively monitor A/R accounts and communicate with A/R Manager, other internal staff, and (when requested) clients to collect payments. Respond to inquiries regarding status of payments received. Prioritize collections based on ease of recovery, dollar amount, age, etc. Generate A/R reports as needed. Regularly follow up on problematic clients/projects. Effectively communicate and resolve issues arising from misapplied cash receipts, subconsultant payment issues, etc. Assist with A/R details during annual audit Maintain detailed records. Additional Duties Deposit check payments into bank accounts through the bank website or in person. Assist with applying cash receipts (from checks and EFTs) in Deltek Vantagepoint. Assist with conversion to EFT remittance from clients and payments to vendors. Work on special projects as needed. Additional responsibilities as position evolves. Required Skills and Qualifications: Associate degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or business is preferred, with 3 - 5 years’ experience at a professional consulting firm. Strong computer skills in MS Office and Windows applications required. Must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task, work collaboratively as well as independently in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment. Must be well organized, detail oriented, and a skilled problem solver. Must be proficient in working with numbers in large volumes. Must be reliable, flexible, and be able to work occasional overtime if required, i.e., during month-end closing. Experience with government clients is preferred. Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint is preferred. What We Offer: Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans) Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO) Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location