Collections Assistant

Position Summary The collections assistant will be responsible for providing support to the collections team with invoice copies, administrative tasks, and collection inquiries. Duties & Responsibilities Assist the Collections Team with the firm-wide collections process, helping to ensure collections are completed in a timely manner Assist with communications with clients and other parties Work daily in ARCS3 collection software Review and monitor accounts Assist with reviewing unallocated balances and liaise with NY Accounting Receipts to help ensure balances are properly applied to outstanding invoices Assist with reviewing installment payments to help ensure balances are current and accurate Participate in meetings to review outstanding invoices and support timely billing and collection follow-up Review and monitor the status of invoices submitted through third-party sites, including e-billing vendors Work on special projects as needed Education / Experience Candidates must possess a high school diploma with a preference for those who have a bachelor’s degree Skills & Abilities Strong communication skills, close attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software, including CMS and Microsoft Excel, are required Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment Important skills include effective communication, attention to detail and basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team Ability to research, retrieve and analyze data from vendor sites and coordinate internally with the appropriate finance group New York Salary Range: $55,000—$55,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr