What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist position at Suffolk County Distribution Center?
One of the largest independently owned providers of office products and services in the nation. We value our team members and know they are what separates us from our competition and are responsible for our longevity and success. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages and the team spirit of a family owned company.
Objective of position: responsible for the opening of new accounts, establishing credit limits, payment terms and collection of accounts receivable.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Review credit applications for prospective customer
- Input and review customer master file for new customers
- Work closely with customers as well as sales team on collection matters
- Report on delinquent accounts
- Research and resolve payment discrepancies
- Account reconciliation
- Review credit hold and approve as appropriate
- Process credit card charges
- Work closely with collection agencies on delinquent accounts.
- All other duties assigned by management
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Sound decision making skills
- Work well in a team environment
- Able to work with a diverse group of people
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Should have basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the A/R and collections field
- Proficiency in computer applications including excel, outlook and word
Experience/Education:
Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 2 years (Required)
- collections specialist: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $33