Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist Job in Vacaville, California Us
Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist
MG DuraVent, Inc. is a leading nationwide manufacturer and distributor of venting systems with annual sales of over $60 million. We have an immediate opening for a full time Accounts Receivable -- Collections Specialist to work in our Vacaville, CA headquarters. This position reports to the CFO.
This position is primarily responsible for performing all functions relating to review and approval of credit applications, cash collections and controlling accounts receivable aged trial balances; keeping records of collection and status of accounts by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities include conducting A/R tasks for our medical software company, such as:
· Coordinates and ensures accuracy of cash deposits on a daily basis.
· Performs cash collection efforts via phone, fax, e-mail and letters on a daily basis.
· Reviews and approves sales orders for problem accounts on a daily basis.
· Interacts with cash application clerk, billing coordinator, customer service, sales department, regional managers and representative agencies on new or problem accounts and payment discrepancies on a daily basis.
· Controls and updates daily log report and accounts receivable posting. Generates month-end sales analyses reports and accounts receivable ageing reports.
· Reconciles monthly sales and accounts receivable totals.
· Coordinates list of customers authorized for Early Buy sales program on an annual basis.
· Works with external auditors during interim and year-end audits.
· Performs credit checks on new accounts, authorizes and set-up in computer system as needed.
· Confers with customers by telephone or in person and determines reasons for overdue payments and to review the terms of sales.
· Advises customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.
· Persuades customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts, damage claims, or no payable checks.
· Arranges for debt repayment and establishes repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations.
· Work with collection agencies when required.
Requirements Qualifications:
- Must have 2+ years of A/R, Collections experience.
- Must have at least 1 year of collections experience in a business-to-business environment.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and accounting software.
- 2 year college degree preferred.
- Must pass drug screen and background check
We offer the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k Plan
- Paid Time Off