Billing and Collections Specialist

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🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📞 Collections

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BJM Group

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2019

💼 Consulting

💸 Finance

Consulting • Finance • Accounting

BJM Group is a prominent network of accounting firms that focuses on providing tax, accounting, and business advisory services to individuals, businesses, and community associations. With a strong emphasis on personalized financial guidance and maximizing client returns, the company operates across multiple locations in Georgia and Florida. BJM Group combines local expertise with the resources of a larger organization, ensuring that clients receive thorough and accurate financial support tailored to their unique needs.

📋 Description

• Manage and reduce the firm’s outstanding accounts receivable portfolio • Prepare and issue client invoices • Review work in progress with each branch administrator weekly to ensure accurate billing • Distribute client invoices accurately and timely • Maintain accurate billing records and client account information in practice management software • Post client payments to the appropriate accounts daily • Monitor accounts receivable balances and identify past-due accounts • Conduct assertive, professional, and timely follow-up with clients regarding outstanding balances • Make collection calls and send collection emails or correspondence • Drive resolution of high-dollar, aged accounts receivable, prioritizing accounts by balance and risk • Escalate non-responsive or disputed accounts through formal collections processes, including certified demand letters and referral to outside legal counsel • Provide at least weekly reporting to the CEO and Branch Manager on outstanding balances, collection activity, and aging trends • Recommend and help implement improvements to collections policies and procedures • Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and account questions • Work with accountants and Branch Managers to resolve client billing concerns • Process authorized billing adjustments, credits, refunds, and other account changes • Reconcile client accounts and maintain accurate accounts receivable records • Review aging reports and provide updates on outstanding receivables • Maintain organized documentation of collection activities and client communications • Assist with monthly and recurring billing processes • Identify potential billing or collection issues and communicate them to management • Maintain confidentiality of client financial information and company records • Provide courteous and professional customer service to clients • Assist accountants and staff with billing-related questions and administrative needs • Utilize accounting, billing, client management, and other software applications • Perform organizational and administrative tasks as requested • Perform other relevant duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of dedicated, hands-on collections experience, including collecting on large or complex past-due balances • A minimum of 5 years of dedicated collections and/or accounts receivable experience required, including demonstrated experience managing a portfolio with significant past-due balances • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Experience coordinating with outside legal counsel on collections escalations, demand letters, and legal referrals preferred • Previous experience working in a CPA/accounting firm, financial services company, or professional services environment strongly preferred • Experience with accounting software applications preferred • Experience with Thomson Reuters or similar accounting software is a plus but not required • Direct experience escalating delinquent accounts through formal legal channels strongly preferred • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Professional, firm, and confident communication skills when dealing with clients regarding significant outstanding balances • Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Ability to take direction from multiple team members • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook • Ability to learn and effectively use accounting, billing, and client management software • Strong follow-through and ability to meet deadlines • Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, email, and other electronic communication methods • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement • Part-time hourly position • Equal employment opportunity • Work environment free of discrimination and harassment • Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities