What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections / AR Specialist position at Kforce Inc?
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Collections/AR Specialist in Maryland Heights, MO. Duties:
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Collections/AR Specialist in Maryland Heights, MO. Duties:
- Collections/AR Specialist will manage collection efforts on outstanding customer balances
- Follow up with customers regarding past-due invoices and payment status
- Apply and allocate customer payments accurately
- Monitor aging reports and prioritize weekly and monthly collection activity
- Reconcile customer accounts and quickly research discrepancies
- Investigate and resolve customer billing and payment questions
- Process accounts receivable adjustments
- Monitor accounts for delayed payments, non-payment, and other irregularities
- Build strong working relationships with customers while understanding their payment practices and business needs
- As a Collections/AR Specialist, you will prepare monthly A/R metrics and collection reporting
- Assist with month-end close activities
- Communicate with customers by phone and email regarding account activity and outstanding balances
- High School diploma or GED required
- 3-5 years of Accounts Receivable and/or collections experience
- Experience working within an ERP system
- Strong account reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
- Self-motivated with the ability to independently manage a high-volume workload
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- SAP and/or Oracle experience preferred
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Salary : $22 - $28