Senior Collections Specialist

Aston Carter • Milton, GA

4d • $29 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the accurate recording of all cash received from customers that needs to be correctly applied as dictated by the customer and the daily balancing of cash received and posted against the general ledger. Duties include serving as the backup for all team lead functions for cash applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited institution with a concentration in Accounting, Finance Business HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Five (5)+ years prior accounts receivable or cash application experience is required
• Collecting on $30m + Fortune 500 level portfolios
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Technically skilled to operate in multiple ERP and various systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (LOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
• Strong analytical and dispute resolution experience is highly preferred
• Results focused, solves problems while displaying professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Works effectively with various company systems
• Organized, structured, and assumes responsibility for work assignments
• Works independently

Nice To Haves

• Billing background is helpful

Responsibilities

• Daily, research and accurately input cash receipts into the customers’ accounts and verify that all cash is applied correctly
• Research accounts to clear and discrepancies (short payment/ misapplications) and questions that arise
• Conducts a daily balancing procedure to assure that all cash posting, sales and credit from prior day agrees with the general ledger
• Generates monthly reconciliation of cash received to the general ledger
• Updating complex Excel reports daily and keeping management updated
• Assist team lead in reviewing daily work assigned and moving tasks around as needed to ensure all work is completed on time
• Assists the team lead in training new hires and team members on new tasks
• Assist with periodic third-party audits, providing support documentation
• Assists in enhancement projects such as system testing, automation and any other improvements which need to be implemented
• Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level