What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections/Account Receivables Specialist position at Arcus Administrative Services, LLC (A Jerue Company)?
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Account Receivables Credit Associate to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing customer credit accounts, ensuring timely collections, and maintaining accurate financial records. Your expertise in accounting systems, financial analysis, and customer communication will drive efficient receivables processes and support the company's financial health. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail will make a meaningful impact.
Duties
- Manage the operational activities of various A/R accounts in accordance to company policies and procedures, including collections, credit and cash receipts.
- Manage short payments from customers.
- Manages unapplied funds from customers.
- Meeting A/R department productivity and quality goals.
- Effectively communicates with customers, agents and other department associates.
- Efficiently and accurately processes and verifies applications for credit as well as maintains and adjusts credit limits accordingly.
- Reviews credit balances, set up new customers; reconciles, corrects, and applies adjustments to invoices.
- Reccommends accounts to be charged off or placed on credit block.
- Sends statements & notices to customers for payment status inquires.
- Works with customers on short paid invoices & unapplied funds.
- Deals directly with customers and/or agents on any problems that arise with invoices.
- Works closely with claims department.
- Records upcoming payments on customer accounts including check or ACH #'s and amounts.
- Posts and reconciles payments to ledgers.
- Helps answer the main phone line.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years experience in credit and or collections.
- Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a focus on accounts receivable management, collections account management, or related fields.
- Demonstrated proficiency in data entry, account analysis, and Excel formulas for effective account management.
- Exceptional customer service skills with professional phone etiquette and client communication abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22