Collections Specialist (Job #5109)

SET Environmental, Inc.’s mission is to become the premier environmental services company in the nation. We will accomplish this by assembling exceptionally talented professionals and focusing them on providing a service that exceeds our customer’s expectations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A Collection Specialist at SET Environmental is responsible to:

• Review customer accounts, call customers, and log all correspondence
• Send out statements and re-submit invoices via e-mail
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivable data
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Verify discrepancies and resolve client’s billing issues or escalate for resolution
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Generate financial reports detailing accounts receivable status
• Review credit application and provide analysis to manager to determine customer credit
• Maintain a high level of responsiveness and professionalism
• Perform various administrative functions
• Maintain customer file with accurate Accounts Receivable contact information
• Enter payment journals for adjustments
• Provide training and mentoring to other staff members
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, AA Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, preferred
• 5-7 years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, and/or Accounts Payable experience, preferred
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat)
• Experience working with an ERP system, Great Plains experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all department levels
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and be a team player

SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace. We encourage minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounts receivable: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Salary : $22 - $25