A / R Collection Coordinator-Onsite-Miami, FL
- Location : Miami, Florida
- Salary : $20-23 / hr.
- Schedule : Monday-Friday; 8a-5p
POSITION SUMMARY :
Position is responsible for taking full responsibility of the Accounts Receivable at a large-size company, following and resolving outstanding issues using all available resources. Responsible for maintaining their customer's accounts within their terms and limits granted; this includes monitoring a portfolio between 4M and 8M for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities, and develop plans with supervisor on how to resolve.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
Credit code bills of lading (inbound & outbound) as soon as they are available in queues; based on credit limit and terms assigned to the accountsProtect interest in the management of account receivables and perform collection calls and interchange of correspondence with customers. Analyze and solve customer's inquiries regardless of where the irregularity originated.Establish and maintain a routine methodology for contacting customers to discuss past due balance through phone and email communications.Maintain up-to-date account notes, track and follow up on customer commitments. Document the system regarding the daily activities performed on the accounts.Analyze deductions and credits in customer accounts, items to follow-up with the customer, and items requiring potential write off. Process account adjustments and write-offs with management approval.Analyze credit balances or short payment in order to process corresponding adjustments and / or refunds to achieve total reconciliation of accounts.Coordinate with customer and internal departments to resolve pricing issues on invoices.Reconcile customer accounts, determining when refunds and adjustments are needed for overpayments or duplicate payments / payments made in error by customer.Research and reconcile accounts to maintain accurate A / R balance, by reconciling account balances with customers, including unapplied cash and customer disputesAnalyze payment trends that may suggest declining financial strength and reports it to a supervisor to prevent bad debts.Notify Supervisor and Credit Manager when customers disclose comments concerning problems with Cash FlowEscalate pending issues and track them until final resolution.Abide, adhere and comply with all Company Policies, including Credit & Collections Policy and procedures.Work with accounting advising them of credits that have been made in error by others so that they can in turn issue refund.Maintain the contact information in the system updated.Analyze payments received without payment information and research company name that sent payment as well as contact information to obtain payment details.Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounts Receivable Department.Ability to cover for other Collections staff when absent or needed.QUALIFICATIONS :
2+ years in the Accounts Receivable area (preferably in a large accounting environment); experience in the reconciliation of accounts with a strong accounting background.Strong analytical skills are required to reconcile the accounts. Ability to research within the department and different divisionsFamiliar with payment center portals to work with remittance, audit, reject invoices and paid reporting to analyze next course of action.Sound reasoning / decision-making skills when investigating discrepancies in customer's accounts.Intermediate to Advanced communication skills, verbal and written in English / Spanish.Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook. Proficient in creating macros to satisfy customer reports as neededStrong organizational skills are needed. Multitasking is essentialAbility to exercise independent judgment within credit policiesDemonstrate a high level of accuracy and be detailed oriented with designated accountsAbility to analyze problems and solve issues promptlyCommitment to excellent customer serviceWe offer excellent benefits including :
401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w / Employer MatchLow-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)Tuition & Certification ReimbursementPaid Time Off-(15 Days; prorated before 1st year)Parental Leave / Paid holidays#ACCTN