Collections Specialist

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Scope:
This position performs a wide range of tasks in support of credit, billing, cash applications, and collections.

Job Summary:
The Collections Specialist serves as a liaison for customer billing inquiries and is the focal point for cash application and collections activities.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts receivable, managing collection processes, posting payments, and maintaining collaborative relationships with assigned accounts.

The role also involves financial analysis related to establishing customer credit lines.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:


* Process daily cash receipts and apply incoming customer payments to appropriate accounts and invoices


* Manage discrepancies, deductions, and adjustments


* Perform collection activities for accounts with past-due balances


* Monitor and maintain assigned account portfolio


* Identify potential bad debt and financial exposure risks


* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal partners


* Communicate with customers regarding billing and general inquiries


* Reduce accounts receivable aging and delinquency for assigned accounts


* Maintain accurate records related to accounts receivable, credit, discrepancies, and issue resolution


* Generate weekly and/or monthly reports


* Review and process pending orders and account adjustments in accordance with department policies


* Interact with customers and internal teams to resolve disputed items per company policies and procedures


* Collaborate with sales and management to expedite collections and resolve issues


* Assist in financial analysis, credit underwriting, and approval of new accounts


* Support Sales and Marketing teams with customer inquiries, new program launches, and initiatives


* Recommend and prepare severely delinquent accounts for external collection proceedings


* Participate in special projects supporting the Accounts Receivable department and Finance organization

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


* Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred


* A combination of education and experience resulting in a solid understanding of cash applications and collections is required


* Minimum ...