What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Clerk position at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.?
Collections Clerk
MSC USA - Charleston
47,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD
Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY
The Collections Clerk facilitates the collection of delinquent accounts, by contacting customers and requiring the payment of overdue fees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Requests and pursues payment on delinquent accounts via communication with account holder.
Follows established guidelines to review and update account status.
Maintains log of payment promises and pertinent account details, schedules follow-up communication with account holder.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with customers.
Provides timely and accurate response to customer inquiries and to our overseas agents.
Follows corporate guidelines when addressing customer inquiries regarding shipments.
Escalates unique or complex customer issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution when necessary.
Generates potential solutions to customer issues.
Provides feedback regarding current corporate practices and metrics to support process efficiencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
- Required skills, experience, education
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a similar field (credit, accounts receivable, etc.)
English: advanced
Strong attention to detail
Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively
Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Great team player
- Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
WORK AUTHORIZATION
- Authorization to work in the U.S
Qualifications & Key Competencies:
What We Offer
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Health Insurance
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Dental & Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
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Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
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Business Travel Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
- Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
- Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
- Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.
About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road, rail, air, and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shipping line sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports, carrying some 22.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. For more information, visit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at US038-Humanresourcesusa@msc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Salary : $50,000
