ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Collection Associate Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

The Reserves Network Inc

Collections Clerk

Houston, TX · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Perform administrative duties including updating customer files, meeting collection deadlines ... Associate's degree preferred. * Minimum of two (2) years of customer service, collections, accounts ...

Tamus

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Galveston, TX · On-site

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Department Institute For A ... This will include data collection, analysis of research data and writing result summaries.

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsCollection Associate JobsCollection Associate Jobs in Houston, TX

Collection Associate information

See Houston, TX salary details

$10

$19

$29

How much do collection associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for collection associate in Houston, TX is $19.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.06 and $22.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Collection Associate vs Accounts Receivable Clerk?

AspectCollection AssociateAccounts Receivable Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles prefer associate degreeHigh school diploma; some roles prefer associate degree
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, often interacting with clients and debtorsOffice setting, primarily data entry and account management
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, healthcare, retailBusinesses across various industries managing billing and payments
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles involve financial transactions, a Collection Associate focuses on recovering overdue payments by contacting debtors, whereas an Accounts Receivable Clerk manages billing, invoicing, and recording payments. The roles often overlap in skills like communication and basic accounting, but their primary functions differ within the financial process.

What does a collection associate do?

A collection associate is responsible for contacting customers to collect overdue payments, verifying account information, and negotiating payment arrangements. They often use collection software and must follow legal and company policies to ensure compliance while recovering debts.

What is the role of a collection associate?

A collection associate is responsible for contacting customers to collect overdue payments, verifying account information, and negotiating payment arrangements. They often use collection software and must adhere to legal and company policies while maintaining professional communication. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Collection jobs in Houston, TX?

The most popular types of Collection jobs in Houston, TX are:

What cities near Houston, TX are hiring for Collection Associate jobs?

Cities near Houston, TX with the most Collection Associate job openings:

Infographic showing various Collection Associate job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,016 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Nurse Data Collection Specialist

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Texas Children's Hospital rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 1,064 rated hospitals

Job description


We're searching for a Nurse Data Collection Specialist in the NICU, someone who's ready to be part of the best ranked children's hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will be responsible for the collection and reporting of patient and unit data that will promote alignment and clinical integration within the department. The data provided will ensure a comprehensive system of care to optimize strategic and operational coordination, improve outcomes for ill children and enhance the most efficient, safe, and timely utilization of resources.
Think you've got what it takes?
Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Completes all data collection and data entry carefully and accurately per the database requirements for the highest level of data quality and integrity.
  • Maintains Excel database to ensure that all the department's admissions are accurately captured with data collection.
  • Successfully completes all data training and certification requirements for data collection, data entry and validation.
  • Participates in quarterly inter reliability exercise.
  • Notifies the site coordinator of any issues related to potential data errors or inaccuracy.
  • Participate in internal quality checks.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements
  • Required Bachelor's Degree in nursing Or associate degree in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement (see comments below) or an associate degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license Or Technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement (see comments below), Or must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required.
  • Required RN - Lic-Registered Nurses Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact
  • Required 2 years Clinical experience in a pediatric special care or equivalent unit
  • Experience in NICU or CVICU preferred

About Us
Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

What Texas Children's Hospital employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply