Leading manufacturer has an immediate need for a Collections Specialist. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Collections Specialist to join our finance team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for resolving customer questions and issues, reviewing credit limits and ensuring timely collections for your customer portfolio. Our ideal candidate can have tough discussions with customers, while building strong relationships. The Accounts Receivable team works collaboratively and values contributors who make working together fun. This position is based in Tampa, FL and requires the AR Specialist to be in the office 3 days per week (hybrid work schedule)

Responsibilities:

Maintain close customer relationships to ensure prompt payment per terms. Identify trends that may indicate customer financial difficulties and proactively address. Provide insights and suggestions for credit limits. Review customers that go on credit hold. Collaborate with the sales, billing, customer service and cash applications teams to set up customers for success and address issues. Share opportunities for process improvements as a key member of the AR team. Document activity in YayPay and apply team processes in collection efforts. Support audits and internal projects, as needed.

Job qualifications:

Prior experience in credit and collections, cash applications or billing. Associate degree in finance or accounting, preferred but not required. Basic understanding of accounting and order to cash cycle, including invoices, debits, credits and internal controls.

Working knowledge of systems:

ERPs, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams), Customer Portals. Experience with a cash collections system like YayPay. Customer service skills, including written and verbal communications, to handle disputes and queries with both internal and external customers. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Able to work independently and with a team. Demonstrates a positive attitude and takes a proactive approach. Able to manage time and work towards deadlines. Hybrid-3 Days in the office

Hours:

Monday-Friday Pay Rate:

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