*A job as an Accounts Receivable Specialist falls under the broader career category of Bill and Account Collectors. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Bill and Account Collectors :
Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account, preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond, initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection, and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.
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Median Annual Wage |
$46,020 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$22.13* |
Total Employed Nationally |
190,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.