Collections / AR Specialist

Kforce•Maryland Heights, MO

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kforce has a client in Maryland Heights, MO that is seeking a Collections/AR Specialist. This role will work in office Monday- Thursday, with Friday remote.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
3 to 5 years of A/R experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required
Proficiency and familiarity with ERP Systems. SAP and Oracle preferred
Must be able to perform in a collaborative, dynamic environment with regularly shifting priorities
Must be self-motivated in order to meet high demands of the position/department
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with a focus on quality
Monitors own work to ensure quality

Responsibilities

Follow up, collection and allocation of payments
Carry out collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
Reconciliation of accounts with quick resolution
Monitoring of customer account details for non-payments
Monitoring of customer account activity related to delayed payments and other irregularities
Collect data and prepare monthly metrics
Investigate and resolve customer queries
Process A/R adjustments
Organizing a recovery system and initiate collection efforts against a weekly/monthly aging
Communicating with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
Develop a relationship with customers, understanding their needs, payment habits and business
Assist with month-end closing