Mansfield Service Partners is looking for a Collections Specialist for our Houston, TX location.
The Collections Specialist is responsible for minimizing risk to the company by resolving past due balances (debits and credits), monitoring credit holds, and making decisions to release or hold product and / or services based upon the parameters set forth by the Collections or Credit management teams. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with internal departments to resolve issues and reporting overall results to company stakeholders (internal and external).
Responsibilities
Past Due Balance Management and Reporting
- Own front-line collections, contacting customers regarding debit and credit balances beyond the due date
- Transmit any documentation needed to resolve past due balances
- Log all collection activity and relevant comments into the accounting system
- Provide metrics reporting (recorded) for balances 1 day past due and greater
- Ensure reporting is accurate and detailed
- Investigate historical data for resolution of over and short payments, disputed items, and unapplied payments, working with other internal departments when needed
- Communicate with internal customers to investigate and resolve debit and credit balances
- Communicate potential inability to fuel (due to credit restrictions) to all internal customers including Sales, Operations, and Dispatch
Data Analysis
Possess analytical skills to assimilate information making sound business decisions quickly and accuratelyUtilize all systems and programs to analyze data, and report resultsPossess knowledge of accounting and operations systems to determine and resolve any internal, set-up, contract, or billing issuesPossess a general understanding of credit files, security options, and insured accountsAdvise the Credit team of any needed increases in limits to prevent balances from exceeding limitsUnderstand when to escalate to management and sales to advise of cash flow issues and prevent holdsAssess exposure and compare to allowable limit to determine if credit is available for various energy products and services, obtaining approval to exceed credit limits and set parametersPossess a working knowledge of Excel including pivot tables and lookupsCustomer Service & Negotiation
Maintain excellent customer relations through professional conduct and timely, accurate responsesNotify internal customers of any accounts with ongoing issues leading to potential risk or credit hold statusExhibit and encourage team spirit and collaborationCommunicate clearly with respect and courtesy at all times, both verbally and written, with correct grammatical usageCustomize communications and processes relative to both internal and external customersInitiative
Embrace and exude the core values of Mansfield Oil Company : Teamwork, Conscientiousness, Innovation, Integrity, Personal Service, and ExcellenceExecute the goals and expectations of the department and role with a willingness to invest additional time to achieve these goalsOwn personal and professional growth including being open to coaching and recognizing training opportunities to enhance performance and skillsDevelop prevention strategies to eliminate problems before they occurPlan before taking action to ensure that the most successful process is utilizedEvaluate performance during the day and make appropriate adjustments to achieve goalsPosition Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
High School diploma or equivalency requiredKnowledge & Experience
Must be fluent in EnglishProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteIntermediate proficiency in Excel including vlookups and pivot tablesOne-year minimum B2B collections experience or related skills requiredQualifications and Characteristics
Excellent organizational and time management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to multi-task effectively and prioritize tasks according to the level of importanceExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal)Self-motivated, self-starter with strong attention to detailAble to perform in a fast paced, team-oriented environmentAbility to stay organized on multiple projects while performing accurate workWork Environment
40-hour on-site work weekSitting for extended periods of timeDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer componentsBenefits
Comprehensive benefit package (health, dental, vision, Company paid : Life insurance, STD and LTD)401(k) plan with company matchPaid Time Offthat includes vacation days, sick leave, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays and a paid day for volunteering at a non-profit agencyParental LeaveTuition ReimbursementInsurance Discount ProgramsChaplain ProgramAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.