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Ready to Launch Your Career in Business? Join Us as an Accounts Receivable Specialist!
Are you eager to gain valuable experience and skills in a fast-paced business environment? Look no further! This exciting role offers a crucial steppingstone for your career. As an Accounts Receivable Associate, you'll dive into the heart of business operations, learning essential skills and knowledge to propel your career forward. Don't miss this opportunity to drive your journey in the business world!
***PeopleShare Chicago, IL is HIRING IMMEDIATELY! ***
Openings are limited - Apply RIGHT NOW or call Shaun @ (773)###-####
Why PeopleShare?
- Our recruiters are trained to find you the BEST job fit for your skills, experience, and preferences.
- Apply once and have the ability to work with 20+ of the best companies in the area in over 100 different jobs!
- We have more local offices than any hiring company; we do the networking for you!
- Weekly pay through direct deposit
- We offer coaching to help you ace your interview.
Job Details for Accounts Receivable Specialist:- Pay Rate: $23/HR
- Business casual dress code
JOB SUMMARY: Notify or locate customers with delinquent accounts and attempt to secure payment by performing the following duties.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.
Responsibilities for Accounts Receivable Specialist:- Notify management of high-risk accounts through Top 10 and territory aging reviews.
- Maintain low portfolio aging by conferring with customers to determine reasons for overdue payments and problem solving.
- Contact customers by phone and email to advise of past due invoices and declined payments daily.
- Field inbound calls and emails from customers and update accounts with information provided while making outbound contacts.
- Update customer account information and contact preferences.
- Assist with ad hoc projects, queries, and responsibilities related to assigned portfolio.
- Record information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts
- Meet daily and weekly department metrics for outgoing and incoming calls/emails.
- Reply to, sort, and file a high volume of email correspondence.
- Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers including but not limited to Cash Applications, Credit, Customer Service, and Sales.
- Cross train as a backup for department projects such as chargebacks, overnight declined credit cards and the dispute workflow.
- Follow department policies and procedures and make efficiency recommendations.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:- High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Collections or Customer Service call center preferred.
- Experience in business to business environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Great customer service skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Comfortable in a high volume, fast paced environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to talk and hear.
- Vision abilities include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- May be in close proximity to warehouse equipment and machinery.
- Ability to report to work on time as scheduled.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Requirements: Job Type: TemporaryPost Date: 06/05/2024