Collections Specialist
Responsibilities:
• Oversee a defined group of customer accounts and manage deduction activity, claims, and adjustment requests for that portfolio.
• Review pricing disputes, debit memos, and related documentation to determine validity and drive timely resolution within company systems.
• Coordinate with sales, quality, shipping, and other internal partners to address account discrepancies and arrange product return activity when required.
• Prepare and process credit memos, debit memos, and other account corrections promptly after verification is completed.
• Maintain accurate records for all adjustments, ensuring documentation is complete and aligned with internal policy and audit standards.
• Administer freight claim activity by monitoring recoveries, scrap values, and returned material outcomes.
• Track and resolve commission-related deductions and support follow-up efforts tied to outstanding balances or chargebacks.
• Monitor aging deductions and open account issues through reporting, escalation, and consistent customer follow-up.
• Identify discount discrepancies and pursue recovery of unearned allowances when appropriate.
• Provide coverage for teammates during absences to help maintain continuity across daily collections and claims workflows.
Qualifications:
• At least 3 years of experience in collections, credit, accounts receivable, or a closely related function.• Working knowledge of commercial collections practices, billing resolution, and account adjustment processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Advanced attention to detail and a disciplined approach to documenting research, decisions, and account activity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP or accounting platforms such as NetSuite.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Dependable attendance and flexibility to support business needs during departmental operating hours.
Compensation
$60,000.00-$65,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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