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AR Collections Specialist

visual comfortSkokie, IL

today

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Bill and Account CollectorsBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksBilling and Posting Clerks

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Collection AgenciesOther Activities Related to Credit IntermediationOffice Administrative Services

$26 per hour

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About the role

A/R Collections Specialist Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience. Reporting directly to the Manager of Credit & Collections within the Credit & Collections department, the A/R Collections Specialist is responsible for collaborating with an assigned portfolio of business ? to ? business credit-term accounts. Duties include serving as the primary point of contact for customers within this portfolio, managing account communications, and supporting credit and collections activities to ensure timely payment and account resolution. Visual Comfort Offers: Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pmTraining & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start : Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire Success Is Defined: Manage assigned customers to ensure they are maintaining established credit privileges Perform audits and reconciliations, while resolving account issues Facilitate relationship with Customer, Sales, and internal operations, ensuring resolution of customer issues in a professional, respectful, and timely manner Process and review account adjustments, small balance write offs, credit memos and refunds for assigned customer accounts Resolve discrepancies which may result from short payments, product returns, pricing, or co-op, etc. Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems. Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values. Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule. While being present in the workplace to effectively collaborate and communicate amongst co-workers and teams.
What You Will Bring:
  • 2 years of previous experience in Credit and Collections, or Accounts Receivables is required
  • Associate's degree or equivalent from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education, with specialization in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
Strong aptitude for and proficiency navigating Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities Must demonstrate maturity in judgement, commitment, dependability, punctuality Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone
Compensation: $26 per hour
Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$26 per hour

Experience level

Senior

Location

Skokie, IL

Occupation

Bill and Account Collectors

Industry

Collection Agencies

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