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Flextrade

Collections Specialist

Great Neck, NY · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Collections Responsibilities • Review accounts receivable aging reports to identify past-due ... Assist with researching and resolving short payments, unapplied cash, and payment discrepancies • ...

MedWiz Pharmacy

Collections Specialist

Nanuet, NY · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Description: The Collections Specialist manages outstanding account balances, collects and ... Contact patients or other responsible parties regarding outstanding balances and assist with ...

Friedman Williams

Collections Specialist

Uniondale, NY · On-site

$19.25 - $26/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES Meet with and assist Billing Attorneys with collection efforts Contact clients for ... Collections Manager, Billing Department and Accounting Department Ad hoc requests and special ...

Berkshire Bank

Collections Team Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$55K - $102K/yr

... Assist with loan workouts and recommend modifications or legal actions as needed. • Support the in-house attorney in preparing default notices and assist in collections-related legal matters. • ...

City of New York

Collections Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

... -Assist in resolving high volume of incoming or outbound customer communication resulting in ... COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST (FINANC - 54877 Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited ...

City of New York

Collections Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$20.25 - $27.50/hr

... - Assist in resolving high volume of incoming or outbound customer communication resulting in ... COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST (FINANC - 54877 Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited ...

City of New York

Collections Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$20.25 - $27.50/hr

... - Assist in resolving high volume of incoming or outbound customer communication resulting in ... COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST (FINANC - 54877 Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited ...

Berkshire Bank

Collections Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20 - $28.90/hr

Customer Service & Collections Manager Status: Non-Exempt Grade: 6 Pay Range: $20.00 - $28.90 ... Maintain the repossession & returns list for all Specialty Vehicles. * Assist on repossession of ...

TekSky

Collections Specialist

Roseland, NJ · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

The Collections Specialist plays a pivotal role within the credit and collections department ... * Assist with various ad hoc projects as assigned by management. * Initiate proactive and ...

Hazen and Sawyer

Collections Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

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 ...

Greenberg Traurig LLP

Collections Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$48.45 - $52.50/hr

The candidate will assist with collections, AR analysis, e-bill invoice rejections, invoice resubmissions, Credit/Retainers refunds, client calls as needed. Candidate should also be flexible to work ...

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How much do collections assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for collections assistant in Hackensack, NJ is $21.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $25.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a collections assistant?

Collections Assistants are professionals who help manage, organize, and care for collections within museums, galleries, libraries, or archives. Their duties typically include cataloging new items, maintaining records, preparing objects for exhibition or storage, and assisting with inventory checks. They often work closely with curators and conservators to ensure the proper handling and preservation of valuable or historical items. This role may also involve helping with research requests and supporting public access to collections.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a collections assistant?

To thrive as a Collections Assistant, you need attention to detail, organizational skills, and a background in library science, museum studies, or a related field. Familiarity with collection management systems, cataloging software, and database tools is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you interact effectively with colleagues and handle delicate or valuable materials responsibly. These skills ensure accurate record-keeping, preservation of collections, and smooth daily operations in museums or libraries.

What are some common challenges faced by a collections assistant, and how can they be addressed?

Collections Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing a large volume of artifacts, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring proper handling procedures. Attention to detail is crucial, as even minor mistakes can lead to misplacement or damage of items. Collaborating closely with curators, conservators, and registrars helps ensure smooth operations. Staying organized and proactively communicating with team members are effective strategies to overcome these challenges.

What is the difference between Collections Assistant vs Accounts Receivable Clerk?

AspectCollections AssistantAccounts Receivable Clerk
Primary RoleFocuses on contacting clients to collect overdue paymentsManages invoicing, payment processing, and recording transactions
Required SkillsCommunication, negotiation, debt collectionData entry, accounting software, attention to detail
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, often in finance or credit departmentsOffice environment, finance or accounting teams
Common Industry UsageFinance, credit control, collections departmentsAccounting, finance, billing departments

While both roles are involved in financial processes, a Collections Assistant primarily focuses on recovering overdue payments through client contact, whereas an Accounts Receivable Clerk handles invoicing, recording payments, and maintaining financial records. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Collections Assistant job openings in Hackensack, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,450 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

Museum Maintainer/Art Handler, Collections (2 Year Term Limited Position)

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$62K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Museum Maintainer/Art Handler, Collections (2 Year Term Limited Position)
Museum overview
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here.
About the role
The Museum Maintainer/Art Handler for Collections will be part of a team in the Registration and Collections Management department, handling art in the collections and assisting with storage initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience handling and installing a variety of objects. They will work closely with the Registration and Collections Management and Conservation teams in supporting the Museum's collection-related activities.
This position is funded for a term of two years (subject to renewal).
Responsibilities
  • Maintain art on open display including period rooms and loan exhibitions
  • Transport, handle, and install artwork, and clean and maintain secure art storage areas
  • Assist with art storage inventories and surveys, rehousing, and collection reviews
  • Support day-to-day collection-related moves as well as long-range planning for collection relocations
  • Perform heavy lifting or other difficult tasks, which may require working on or from vehicles, ladders, scaffolds, platforms, etc.
  • Receive/release, load/unload, pack/unpack, and move crates around the Museum
  • Periodically support temporary exhibitions
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalency degree in arts-related field preferred
  • Previous art handling experience and knowledge of best practices
  • Experience working with tools
  • Excellent dexterity skills, including ability to handle a wide variety of heavy and fragile objects, climb stairs and ladders, and visually identify objects and read accession numbers
  • Ability to work professionally as part of a team or alone
  • Responsibility and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn how to safely operate heavy moving equipment
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn how to use Museum's TMS database

Department: Registrar
Reports to: Supervising Museum Maintainer/Senior Art Handler
Salary: $62,097
Union status: Union - DC37 Local 1502
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Position type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm. This position is subject to occasional overtime and weekend hours.
Benefit Offerings
The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Individual benefit offerings may vary based on position type and union status.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
  • Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
  • Early access to Museum exhibitions
  • Invitations to staff-only programs, tours, and on-site engagement events
  • Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
  • 40% discount for staff in Museum shops
  • 20% discount at Museum café
  • All positions are based in Brooklyn, New York, with some eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days on-site / two days remote)

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We recognize that it's unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you, we strongly encourage you to apply today. We're committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives - especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act.
If you have questions about our online application system, please contact us at job.applicationquestions@brooklynmuseum.org

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