Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist

Our Material Handling Group is seeking a full-time Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist for our Ronkonkoma, NY branch. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to, splitting time between review of credit risk and collection of delinquent accounts. This person works closely with the Sales and Operations Departments to coordinate collection activities and will report to the Credit Manager.Regular responsibilities include:

Review delinquent accounts and contact customers regarding overdue amounts.Review the risk associated with new and ongoing credit accountsNegotiate settlements with delinquent accountsIssue demand letters and escalate accounts for legal action or bad debt write-offMaintain clean reconciled customer account balancesCreatively resolve any conflict between a sales oriented culture and a reasonable risk toleranceCollect for high activity accounts such as Fortune 100 companiesHandle and manage incoming and outgoing phone calls, e-mail correspondence, and other communicationsResolve invoicing, cash application, and sales tax concernsProcess new customer credit applications and account setupsProcess manual bank depositsIncorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activitiesPerforms other duties as assignedConsistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications:

HS diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferredExperience in posting and balancing daily cash preferredExperience in a sales oriented dealership environmentWorking with a credit portfolio of $2M+Computer Skills- Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, E-Emphasys/ExtendLanguage Skills- High: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Mathematical Skills- Basic: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.Reasoning Ability- Basic: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use hands, talk/hear, sit, will reach with hands and arms; Occasionally will stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlLift and/or Move Functions: Frequently will lift up to 10 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds

Compensation Range: $28.00-32.00 per hour. This range is regarding base pay only and does not include benefits and potential bonuses. Overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographical location, skillset, education, and experience.