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Robert Half Collections Specialist in Jersey City, New Jersey
Description We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Collections Specialist in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role involves maintaining our company's collection policies, managing the collection process, and evaluating clients' financial abilities in the telecommunications industry.
Responsibilities:
• Keep company's collection policies updated and ensure adherence to relevant laws and policies.
• Evaluate clients' financial capabilities and negotiate feasible payment plans.
• Establish contact with clients with overdue payments and set up payment plans.
• Manage and monitor all overdue accounts, identifying potential issues that may delay payment and taking necessary action.
• Collaborate with the sales and customer service departments to handle customer inquiries and resolve disputes.
• Report on collection activity and accounts receivable status to management.
• Organize records of debts and payments, and re-organize customer's account based on received payments.
• Participate in necessary legal proceedings and assist with the preparation of financial documents.
• Develop collection strategies to maximize cash receipts.
• Prepare reports on account statuses for the accounts receivable department and assist clients in navigating the company's website or payment portal.
Skills:
• Proficient in Accounting Software Systems, Accurint, Great Plains (GPAC), IBM AS/400, and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Billing Functions and Collection Processes.
• Experience as a Collector and handling Credit related tasks.
• Excellent Customer Service skills. Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is essential for this role.
• Knowledge of Accurint is required.
• Familiarity with Great Plains (GPAC) is vital.
• Experience with IBM AS/400 is necessary.
• Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of Billing Functions is required.
• Knowledge of Collection Processes is important.
• Experience as a Collector is necessary.
• Understanding of Credit is required.
• Excellent Customer Service skills are essential.
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