Collections Specialist

Company: Carousel Industries
Location: Exeter
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

The Collections Specialist is responsible for maintaining and improving the assigned Accounts Receivable portfolio. He or she will evaluate credit applications and determine credit worthiness, as well as communicate and develop customer relationships with the goal of collecting outstanding balances owed.* Processes new account credit applications, and performs credit investigations via--D&B to determine creditworthiness and recommend credit limits.* Reviews--aging report daily and assesses credit risk and collection issues.* Arranges--and meets with appropriate escalation resources to develop collection--strategies and resolve issues.* Facilitates--timely payment of invoices from customers by initiating collection calls.* Monitors--customer payments and codes incoming payments for entry into accounting system.* Composes--and sends series of past due notices.* Keeps collection notes in system.* Recommends--suspension of service and placement of accounts outside of company for--further action.* Works to--resolve billing discrepancies.* Handles inquiries related to invoices.* Completes--special projects as assigned.* Works to maintain goal of 5% or less in over 90 days balances.* Works to maintain goal of 35 Days DSO.* Manages--customer account reconciliations and problem-resolution efforts.* Responsible--for all other duties as assigned.Education: Associates Years of Experience: 3-5Technical Skills:* Experience--using Mas500 or similar accounting system.* Intermediate--to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.* Skilled--in organizing and compiling financial portfolios* Prior experience in Accounts ReceivableBusiness Skills: * Excellent verbal and written skills.* Proven customer service skills* Organized and maintains professionalism in escalating situations.Carousel Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer:--Carousel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law.

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