Collections Clerk

Title: Collections Clerk
Location: West Babylon NY
Contract: 3 Months and Possibility of Extension

JOB DESCRIPTION
Please note this role is basically in Long Island ( Candidates in Brooklyn, Queens etc. will have a long commute upward of 2hrs.) Please keep that in mind as the manager would like local candidate.


Possible extension. Current Temp to Hire is not available at this time.


Manager is looking for candidates with Industrial/ Manufacturing collections experience only. Candidates in other industries will be rejected.


She only wants candidates with consistent work experience. Candidates with numerous employment gaps or consistent job hopping will not be considered.



POSITION SUMMARY:
The duties of a Collections Specialist include collection calls and/or correspondence in
a fast paced goal oriented collections department. Providing customer service regarding collection issues, process and review account adjustments, resolve client discrepancies and short payments. Manages assigned book of business and collections of all the outstanding accounts receivables from clients and customers



REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary.
Monitor accounts on a daily basis and identify outstanding account receivables.
Take actions in order to encourage timely payments.
Assist cash application specialist for application customer remittances and perform research on all customer payment.
Enlist the efforts of sales and senior management when necessary to accelerate the collection process.
Must communicate & follow up effectively with sales dept regarding customer accounts on a timely basis.
Process credit card and e-check payments and refunds
Resolve billing issues and discrepancies
Contact clients and discuss their overdue payments.
Accountable for reducing delinquency for assigned accounts.
Prepare and present reports on collection activities and progress.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Review 1500+ accounts.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:
Required:
Proven experience as a Collection Specialist or similar role
Knowledge of various collection techniques
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities

3-5 years High Volume Collections experience (Over 500+).
High school diploma



Preferred:
Associate's/Bachelor's degree is a plus



REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE USED:
The following machines, tools, equipment and/or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the
performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and/or software used will vary.
Office equipment including, but not limited to computer, phone, fax, calculator and copier.
MS Office including Word, Excel.
Company information systems applications including CMS/RMS, InfoPro, Soft-Pak