Billing and collections jobs cover a wide range of duties, from clerical tasks to account management operations. Specialists in this field provide solutions for retrieving overdue bills from debtors, including negotiations, setting up repayment plans, and protecting financial assets. Jobs can vary from accounting clerk and billing specialist to accounts payable clerk and payroll manager. To be successful getting a job in this industry, highlight your proficiency with numbers, billing and accounting software, bookkeeping, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.