Receivables Management Specialist I

Citizens Energy Group•Indianapolis, IN

10d•$21•Hybrid

About The Position

Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Receivables Management Specialist I to join our team! The Receivables Management Specialist I performs a variety of credit and collections activities to improve collections on outstanding receivables and reduce bad debt. This role processes Contact Center requests such as applying or adjusting security deposits, directing and transferring customer payments, and transferring accounts receivable balances within the same business unit in compliance with Indiana Administrative Code and Citizens’ Terms and Conditions. Responsibilities include researching and issuing customer refunds, reviewing residential credit documentation for creditworthiness, resolving unposted payments, manually posting EFT payments, and generating adverse action letters in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The position also manages credit and collections exceptions generated through the Customer Information System. Citizens Energy Group offers a competitive salary and benefits including: Health, Dental & Vision Defined Benefit Pension Plan 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution Wellness Program Adoption and tuition assistance Employee Credit Union PTO and Paid Holidays Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule If you are looking for a new opportunity, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of starting a rewarding new chapter of your career! Minimum Hourly Wage: $20.58 (Grade 4) Responsibilities Process credit and collections transactions by completing Customer Information System and Contact Center requests related to payment transfers, receivable transfers, refunds, budget corrections, and deposit adjustments. Improve receivables and reduce bad debt by reviewing, analyzing, and resolving misapplied and unposted customer payments. Complete and analyze recurring reports to support cash flow improvement and bad debt reduction. Participate in ongoing employee training and development activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Graduate or equivalent. Proficient in the use of a personal computer and standard business software applications. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a high-volume, transaction-driven environment. Preferred Skills/Qualifications Knowledge of the IURC Administrative code for gas, water, and wastewater. Knowledge of Citizens Terms and Conditions for Citizens Gas, Citizens Water, Citizens Wastewater Authority, Westfield Gas, Westfield Water, Westfield Wastewater, Steam and Chilled Water. Knowledge of Citizens Customer Information System. Job Posting Deadline: Open Until Filled Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent.
Proficient in the use of a personal computer and standard business software applications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a high-volume, transaction-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the IURC Administrative code for gas, water, and wastewater.
Knowledge of Citizens Terms and Conditions for Citizens Gas, Citizens Water, Citizens Wastewater Authority, Westfield Gas, Westfield Water, Westfield Wastewater, Steam and Chilled Water.
Knowledge of Citizens Customer Information System.

Responsibilities

Process credit and collections transactions by completing Customer Information System and Contact Center requests related to payment transfers, receivable transfers, refunds, budget corrections, and deposit adjustments.
Improve receivables and reduce bad debt by reviewing, analyzing, and resolving misapplied and unposted customer payments.
Complete and analyze recurring reports to support cash flow improvement and bad debt reduction.
Participate in ongoing employee training and development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.