Collections Specialist

Join SuddathAt Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.What We Offer!A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matchingWeekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidaysA tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and developmentThe Collection SpecialistThe Collection Specialist is responsible for managing business-to-business customer collections, monitoring account balances, preparing aging reports, and following up on overdue accounts. This role supports accurate and timely payment processing, maintains positive customer relationships, and ensures collection activities are handled accurately and professionally. This is a Hybrid position.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Prepare and maintain monthly ageing reports for assigned customer accounts.Monitor outstanding balances and proactively follow up on overdue customer accounts.Process credit card payment requests for assigned accounts.Respond to client inquiries regarding account informationMaintain up-to-date customer recordsCollaborate with sales, coordination, and billing teams to resolve disputes or discrepancies and support efficient cash flow.Work independently and follow escalation procedures as neededJob Skills Required:Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and other MS Office products.Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility and patience.Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills.Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.Ability to sufficiently read, speak, and write English to understand and give directions, and to complete paperwork accurately.Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment as dictated by the duties of the job and perform data entry and typing functions.Supervisory Responsibilities:No supervisory responsibilitiesOther Duties & Responsibilities:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Education & Experience:High school diploma required. Two (2) year college degree preferred.A minimum of one year in Billing and/or 3 years of Accounts Receivable/Collections is required, preferably within the office & industrial/hospitality industry.TRAVEL:No travel required.Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Mathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Computer Operations:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, accounting/billing, HRIS (Human Resources Information System), timekeeping and other applications used in the performance of job duties.Planning/Organization:Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workdayAbility to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize workCertificates/Licenses/Registrations:None required.Working Conditions:Cubicle working environmentNoise level in the work environment is usually moderatePhysical/Environmental Demands:Activity:Stand - Under 1/3 TimeWalk - Under 1/3 TimeSit – Over 2/3 TimeUse hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 TimeReach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3 TimeClimb or balance – NoneStoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1/3 TimeTalk or hear – over 1/3 to 2/3 timeTaste or smell – NoneOther - NonePhysical Activity Level:The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.Manual Dexterity:Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.Special Vision Requirements:Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.