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COLLECTIONS ASSOCIATE

Spherion
Freehold, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

This position requires knowledge of several AI platforms used in the maintenance of accounts

and communication with customers. The ability to work in multiple software systems at any time

and perform clerical and other office related duties as assigned. Cross training and peer support

is an integral function in the department. This position requires direct and consistent

communication with the department manager.

Responsibilities :

  • Creating and maintaining credit history files.
  • Analyzing and assessing the creditworthiness of accounts with credit manager.
  • Supporting the collection efforts / calls for accounts receivable portfolio.
  • Documenting daily collections activity.
  • Researching account disputes and billing discrepancies.
  • Performing account and payment reconciliations.
  • Responding to credit inquiries from customers.
  • Identifying delinquent accounts requiring external collection efforts.
  • Apply Hazmat credit memos.
  • Assist customers with their payments through various methods; cash, credit card, ACH,

check / CHAX, IVR, and through the company website / web portal.

  • Set up payment arraignments and payment schedule when approved by manager.
  • Create and submit reports : collection accounts, account write-offs
  • Review and address credit card declines, chargebacks, ACH & check returns.
  • Review and respond to customer emails daily.
  • Review and report solid waste autopay declines monthly.
  • Contact customers with returned mail or error message for address correction.
  • Contact customers with overage / shortages.
  • Request and / or enter adjustments to customer accounts as advised.
  • Run aging reports for customer accounts.
  • Provide customers with copies of invoices and supporting detail when requested.
  • Discuss with C / C manager problematic accounts that should be placed in collections.
  • Place approved delinquent accounts with our collection agency.
  • Run customer credit reference requests.
  • Deliver / pick up interoffice mail on the assigned mail run days.
  • Collect credit card authorization forms when necessary.
  • Assist manager with populating bank information and provide W9s to customers.
  • Assist with coverage within the department when needed.
  • Maintain consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Working hours : 8 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PM

    Skills :

    Experience in the same or similar job is prefferred.

    Education : No Degree Required

    Experience : 1-4 years

    Qualifications :

    Experienced in collections, customer service, and AI systems. Excellent communication

    abilities, and analytical skills. Self-motivator with a strong work ethic who strives to achieve

    goals and takes pride in work output.

    Apply online today!

    Call or text our office 908-725-6600

    Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to call, Susan Fitzgerald directly : 732-861-3365

    Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

    Equal Opportunity Employer : Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    key responsibilities

  • Creating and maintaining credit history files.? Analyzing and assessing the creditworthiness of accounts with credit manager.? Supporting the collection efforts / calls for accounts receivable portfolio.? Documenting daily collections activity.? Researching account disputes and billing discrepancies.? Performing account and payment reconciliations.? Responding to credit inquiries from customers.? Identifying delinquent accounts requiring external collection efforts.? Apply Hazmat credit memos.? Assist customers with their payments through various methods; cash, credit card, ACH,check / CHAX, IVR, and through the company website / web portal.? Set up payment arraignments and payment schedule when approved by manager.? Create and submit reports : collection accounts, account write-offs? Review and address credit card declines, chargebacks, ACH & check returns.? Review and respond to customer emails daily.? Review and report solid waste autopay declines monthly.? Contact customers with returned mail or error message for address correction.? Contact customers with overage / shortages.? Request and / or enter adjustments to customer accounts as advised.? Run aging reports for customer accounts.? Provide customers with copies of invoices and supporting detail when requested.? Discuss with C / C manager problematic accounts that should be placed in collections.? Place approved delinquent accounts with our collection agency.? Run customer credit reference requests.? Deliver / pick up interoffice mail on the assigned mail run days.? Collect credit card authorization forms when necessary.? Assist manager with populating bank information and provide W9s to customers.? Assist with coverage within the department when needed.? Maintain consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • experience

    1-4 years

    skills

    Experience in the same or similar job is prefferred.

    qualifications

    Experienced in collections, customer service, and AI systems. Excellent communicationabilities, and analytical skills. Self-motivator with a strong work ethic who strives to achievegoals and takes pride in work output.

    education

    No Degree Required

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