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Fairstead ESC LLC

Collections Specialist

New York, NY

$20.25 - $27.25/hr

Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates. * Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables. * Ability to work ...

Buckeye Global IT Inc

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Collection Specialist

Florham Park, NJ · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

The ideal candidate for this position will have prior corporate business to business collections experience. * Associate degree or higher in Business or equivalent preferred. * Experience with ...

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American Museum

Curatorial Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$93K - $98K/yr

Curatorial Associate The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent ... Lead and manage the Division's collections curation program. * Work with curators and Museum ...

TonaLaw

Associate Attorney

Islip, NY · On-site

$100K/yr

TonaLaw is seeking a driven and ambitious Associate Attorney to join our growing litigation team ... collections. In this role, you will work closely with experienced senior attorneys and gain hands ...

Ed Mitchell Inc

Men's Sales Associate

Huntington, NY · On-site

$28.85 - $33.66/hr

Position Summary:The Sales Associate will be responsible for delivering an exceptional ... Assist in inventory management, stock replenishment, and receiving of new collections.Support team ...

Ed Mitchell Inc

Men's Sales Associate

Huntington, NY · On-site

$28.85 - $33.66/hr

The Sales Associate will be responsible for delivering an exceptional, personalized shopping ... luxury collections. * Maintain store visual standards, ensuring merchandise is beautifully ...

ed mitchell

Men's Sales Associate

Huntington, NY

$14.75 - $20/hr

The Sales Associate will be responsible for delivering an exceptional, personalized shopping ... luxury collections. * Maintain store visual standards, ensuring merchandise is beautifully ...

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How much do collections associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for collections associate in New York is $22.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.41 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a collections associate typically collaborate with other departments to resolve outstanding accounts?

Collections Associates often work closely with teams such as customer service, billing, and sales to address and resolve outstanding accounts. They may coordinate with the billing department to ensure invoices are accurate, or with customer service to better understand client issues that may be impacting payments. Effective collaboration helps Collections Associates develop repayment plans that are satisfactory for both the company and the customer. This teamwork is essential for resolving disputes quickly and maintaining positive customer relationships.

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

To thrive as a Collections Associate, you need strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with collections software, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and basic accounting tools is typically required. Excellent communication, patience, and resilience are vital soft skills for managing difficult conversations and maintaining professionalism. These abilities are crucial for effectively recovering outstanding debts while preserving customer relationships and adhering to legal and ethical standards.

What is a collections associate?

Collections Associates are professionals responsible for contacting individuals or businesses to collect overdue payments on accounts. They typically work for banks, credit card companies, medical offices, or other organizations that extend credit. Their duties include negotiating repayment plans, updating account information, and resolving customer disputes regarding outstanding debts. Collections Associates must have strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as a good understanding of relevant laws and regulations.

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

AspectCollections AssociateAccounts Receivable Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles prefer associate degree or relevant experienceHigh school diploma; some roles prefer associate degree or accounting coursework
Work EnvironmentOffice setting; interacting with clients and finance teamsOffice setting; processing invoices and managing accounts
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, healthcare, retailCorporate finance, accounting departments, small to large businesses
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles related to debt collection and customer accountsManaging incoming payments and account reconciliation

While both roles involve handling financial transactions, a Collections Associate primarily focuses on recovering overdue payments by contacting customers, whereas an Accounts Receivable Clerk manages invoicing, records payments, and maintains account accuracy. Both positions require strong communication skills and attention to detail, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Collections Associate job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,989 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Credit and Collections Specialist

Controlled Combustion Co

Bronx, NY • On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Description:

Come join the best heating service company in the NYC area!


Controlled Combustion is a diverse and stable 40-year-old full service commercial heating company comprised of over 150 employees is looking to add Credit & Collections Specialist to its team. The company is seeking candidates that are looking for a workplace in which to grow and prosper.


In this role you'll be interacting with our customers daily by phone and email providing superior service related to current status of accounts, payments and other concerns. In addition, you will be collecting on our client accounts using your commercial collection skills to make sure the process runs smoothly for the client and us. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, target driven, team player, experienced in dealing in all collections aspects while still being professional and maintaining a customer service approach.


Duties:

  • Contact customer by phone/email to finalize collection of outstanding debts.
  • Utilize judgment to analyze the customers’ ability to pay and establish a repayment plan.
  • Monitor outstanding balance against set credit limit and escalate when the limit is exceeded.
  • Maintain accurate records and notes.
  • Respond to daily account queries and inbound calls and settle customer disputes.
  • Reprinting of invoices and statements if required by the customer for the processing of payments.
  • Identifying areas of opportunity for optimizing results and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Consistent customers follow up.


Experience with any of the following software / platforms is a bonus:

  • Maximo
  • Data Basics
  • Compliance Depot
  • Ariba
  • Ops Merchant
  • Paymode - X
  • Vendor Cafe
  • Nexus Systems Capsi Development
  • Coupa
  • Credit Reports
  • ARM Solutions


Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay
  • 401k Retirement Plan and Profit-Sharing Plan (eligibility requirements).
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Room for Growth


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed


Experience:

  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Collection Management: 1 year (Preferred)


Ability to Commute:

Bronx, NY 10458 (Required)


Ability to Relocate:

Bronx, NY 10458: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ business to business collections experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and superior time management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to provide solutions with limited direction.
  • Patience and ability to manage stress.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and databases.