Apogee Services Inc. Job Description This position offers a wide variety of work assignments and responsibility within the APS Department of Apogee Services, Inc. The APS Collections Specialist will work closely with the APS Credit & Collections Supervisor as well as the Apogee Director, Credit & Collections. This position will support multiple processes for APS including customer account collections. The focus will be to ensure that we continue to provide superior service to our internal and external customers. General Responsibilities: Collections as assigned in the collection’s portfolio within GetPaid. Lien waiver processing. To follow-up with customers in retrieving completed project information sheets. Effectively utilize the GetPaid software along with Apogee and/or Business Unit ERP systems. Identify customer disputes and send to appropriate resolver at the business unit. Help to follow-up and document progress through resolution. Provide customer service and develop relationships with internal/external clients and suppliers. Respond to daily credit reference requests as per the rules established by APS. Assists with initial credit application preparedness for review. Apprise the APS Credit & Collections Supervisor of any complicated collection matters or those that may require special handling or approval outside of the assigned strategy or policy. Notify the APS Credit & Collections Supervisor and/or the APS Director, Credit & Collections of any noticed financial, management, and or ownership changes of assigned customers. Provide back-up support, when needed, to the APS Credit & Collections Supervisor. Communicate and work with business unit accounting, credit, finance, purchasing and sales personnel. Help to ensure that key APS performance goals and metrics are met and if possible improved. Serve as a backup, as needed, to other Apogee Business Unit’s Collections Portfolios. Participate in the team-based work groups that make up the business unit credit departments. Help to improve processes that are no longer effective or in need of updating. Cash application services for designated business units. Qualifications: High School Graduate or GED Equivalent with a minimum of two years office accounting experience or a two-year degree in related fields such as accounting, business administration or finance. Experience in the credit & collections field is a plus especially if it is in the commercial construction arena. Experience working with ERP Systems. Experience handling multiple tasks under a challenging customer (internal & external customers) networks. Good communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Able to keep customer security and sensitive information in extreme confidence. Strong analytical skills Experience working with Excel, Outlook and Word documents. Available to work overtime to meet customer demands or project deadlines. Ability to travel if deemed necessary. Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company. For over 70 years it is a name that has inspired and driven us to achieve a higher level of excellence in all we do. We are not satisfied with the status quo. We aim higher, think bigger, and endeavor to create even more value for every Apogee stakeholder. We strive to create peak value. Apogee is a leader in architectural products and services. Our glass and aluminum window, storefront and curtainwall systems make buildings look great, reduce energy consumption, and protect occupants and property. Our highly skilled team designs glass and metal building façades, completes massive orders for skyscrapers on time, and manages complex window, curtainwall and storefront installation projects. We are also a leader in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed. Our Tru Vue business provides high-performance glass and acrylic products for the custom framing, fine art, and technical glass markets. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and our brands are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.