Collections Specialist at Kforce Inc in Bridgeton, Missouri

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Collections Specialist in Bridgeton, MO.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Collections Specialist will evaluate the financial status of potential or existing customers using internal and external data; Recommend a level of exposure that balances revenue growth and financial risk


• Monitor outstanding receivables and DSO utilizing multiple ERP's and supporting systems; Focus on delinquent invoices and other opportunities that are apparent by continually analyzing the portfolio


• Continually evaluate customer exposure against credit limits, utilizing historical payment data, external data, and other financial information


• Maintain timely approval of customer orders, utilizing established guidelines and thresholds


• Build and maintain relationships with internal support teams: Sales, Billing, Branch support staff, Legal, and AR team members to drive timely processing of customer payments


• As a Collections Specialist, you will assist Credit Supervisor, Senior Manager, and other team members with various reporting and ad-hoc requests


• Responsible for process improvement, automation initiatives, projects as well as documenting procedures, processes, and systems as they evolve


• Create individual reporting and other analytics to support DSO improvements as well as communicate customers trends and needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business preferred


• 5 - 7 years of Collections, A/R, Billing, or similar Finance experience


• Strong analytical and reconciliation abilities


• Attention to detail with strong time management skills


• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks/projects/customers


• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate information in a timely fashion and with the appropriate sense of urgency


• Highly motivated with the ability to work both in a team environment and as a strong individual contributor


• Proficient in Microsoft Suite with strong Excel skills


• Exposure to Oracle, Infor XA, SAP, Power BI, or Microsoft Dynamics a definite plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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