Accounts Receivable Specialist - Temp

Location: Holland, OH, United States
Job ID: 82081

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Accounts Receivable Specialist - Temp

Your main responsibilities

TEMPORARY POSITION

40 HR/WK Full Time Hours with opportunity for Permanent Placement after 60 Days

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for following up with customers, both internally and externally, to collect outstanding accounts receivable forassigned districts utilizing contract language, SAP, written communications, and outbound calls.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicate with customers with a focus on reducing the overall accounts receivable for districts assigned throughoutbound calls or written communication.
Document all customer communication and prepare any necessary documents needed.
Participate and lead monthly conference calls with the local districts to review the top accounts impacting the financialperformance of the district.
Responsible for resolving customer disputes through contract review or negotiation and escalating if necessary.
Meet or exceed financial targets set by direct supervisors.
Tracking of and filing liens on properties and setting up legal / collection files.
Review unapplied payments to help resolve all unclaimed property items for assigned districts.
Interdepartmental communication is a must to achieve financial results.
Willing to assist and train new members within the area of activity.
Working a flexible time schedule and some travel may be required in accordance with assigned districts

What you bring

Education
Bachelors degree is preferred
2 – 4 years of work experience in customer service, accounting, and or credit and collections; or an Associates Degree with1-2 years of previously noted experience.
Work Experience & Skills
Experience with customer service is required.
Collections / Accounting experience is required .
Account Management experience is preferred.
Experience as a supervisor or manager of a team is preferred.
Experience using SAP is preferred.
Good analytical, time management, and organizational skills are necessary to efficiently perform daily functions.
Self-motivation, strong follow up, and closure skills are required to achieve the results in a timely and efficient manner.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.