Role Description
The Collection Specialist 1 is responsible for assisting with the timely collection of open accounts receivable. The position resolves customer issues by communicating with assigned customers. The Collection Specialist 1 works directly with sales, customer success, and billing to resolve collection issues in a timely manner.
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Follow-up with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to escalating accounts with disputed balances independently.
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Assist in identifying and researching disputed items preventing or delaying payment while providing customers timely responses.
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Participate in customer meetings and collaborate with business partners to address customer issues.
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Assist in maintaining data integrity in all systems including but not limited to billing contacts and customer collection notes.
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Assist in updating team process documentation.
Qualifications
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Experience with Business-to-Business collections or Accounts Receivable processes.
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Oral and written communications skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact.
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Organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
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Collaboration skills applied successfully within team.
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Microsoft Excel skills.
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Interpersonal skills; able to maintain solid rapport with team members as well as maintain professionalism with those outside of department.
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Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
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Ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of energy and a customer service-oriented attitude.
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Basic ability to present updates to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
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Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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Attention to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, and mobilize team members and business partners.
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems and products.
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Up to 0% travel time required.
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Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the principal duties of the job.
Requirements
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Experience with Business-to-Business collections or Accounts Receivable processes.
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Oral and written communications skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with others with discretion and tact.
-
Organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
-
Collaboration skills applied successfully within team.
-
Microsoft Excel skills.
-
Interpersonal skills; able to maintain solid rapport with team members as well as maintain professionalism with those outside of department.
-
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
-
Ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of energy and a customer service-oriented attitude.
-
Basic ability to present updates to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
-
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
-
Attention to detail.
-
Demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, and mobilize team members and business partners.
-
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
-
Knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems and products.
-
Up to 0% travel time required.
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Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the principal duties of the job.