Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist

We are looking to hire an Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist in our Durham location! *Job Requirements:* Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * MUST have a minimum of 2 years Account Receivable and Collection experience.
* Candidate must have knowledge of general accounting principles and be proficient in accounting software.
* Responsible for tracking and resolving outstanding payment issues.
* Prepare and maintain various reports * Identify and execute the necessary process adjustments * Send statements to outstanding customers * Reconcile A/R to the G/L * Interact with customers to resolve outstanding issues *Summary:* * Responsible for collecting debts owed to the company.
* Monitors overdue accounts, inputs ACH & credit card payments and collects debt.
* Maintain files on the financial status of customer accounts.
* Send out notices to overdue accounts.
* Collect payments by calling accounts, auto call, letters, etc.
* Reach out to customers with unpaid debt and attempt to collect from them.
* Maintain files on the financial status of accounts.
* Keep track of delinquent accounts.
* Set up repayment plans according to ability to pay.
* Advise customers of default consequences and debt repayment policies.
* Record address changes.
* Compile reports on delinquent account for management.
* Turn over accounts to collection agencies.
* Discontinue services if account remains unpaid.
* Report past due accounts to credit bureaus.
* Prepare statements for credit department.
* Anything deemed necessary by Supervisor or Administrator.
Full-time hourly position Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.
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*Must be able to work at least 1 Saturday per month from 8:00 a.
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* *Benefits* : * Medical, Dental and Vision after 60 days of employment * Company paid Life Insurance * Paid vacation, holidays and sick days * Short & Long Term Disability * 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching funds * Direct Deposit \*\*No solicitation calls from staffing agencies\*\* Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $14.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Vision insurance Weekly day range: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work setting: * Call center * Office Experience: * Accounts receivable: 1 year (Preferred) * Customer service: 2 years (Required) * Collections: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person