Collections Specialist/AR - Full Time

We are looking for a detail-oriented, hard-hitting Collections Specialist with an Accounts Receivable background to be responsible for effective management, analysis and problem resolution of the company’s outstanding accounts and the application of payments. The individual will also perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks. The applicant should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask and be a strong communicator, both on paper and over the phone, as he or she will frequently deal with outside parties as well as higher levels of management. Responsibilities include keeping financial records updated and preparing reports. A successful candidate should be familiar with all accounting procedures and have a flair for numbers.Priority is given to strong collections professionals with a successful track record of resolving ageing receivables.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs collection requests either by telephone and/or email. This is the position's primary responsibility and focus.Prepares, reviews and mails monthly customer statements.Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, ACH, and credit card transactions.Updates receivables reports detailing collection notes.Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and customers.Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering corrections to customer accounts.Resolves customer accounts by examining payment plans and payment history to determine if collection letters need to be sent out on delinquent accounts.Creates credit memos as needed to adjust un-collectible amounts.Assists other finance areas such as accounts payable coordinating paid when paid procedures.Researches and negotiates charge-back claims.Other duties as assigned.