COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

San Bernadino, Ca

A consumer products manufacturer in the San Bernardino area is in need of a collections specialist to perform the following tasks:

Tasks/ Responsibilities including but not limited to:

  • Reviewing open accounts for collection efforts.

  • Making outbound collection calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations.

  • Resolves client-billing problems and rescues accounts receivable delinquency, applying good customer service in a timely manner.

  • Collect customer payments in accordance with payment due dates.

  • Identify issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss them with management.

  • Review and monitor assigned accounts and all applicable collection reports.

  • Provide timely follow-up on payment arrangements.

  • E-Mails correspondence to customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.

  • Setup new customer accounts and provide guidance on credit limits/terms

  • Reconcile discrepancies among billing, customer payments, and deductions

  • Comply with company policies and procedures

Requirements:

  • Understanding of accounting principles

  • Highly detail and analytical oriented thinking

  • English language skills, both written and verbal

  • Well versed in customer service and negotiation skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook experience / skills

  • Bachelors Degree Preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 to $22.00 /hour

Experience:

  • Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

  • Collections: 3 years (Preferred)

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