Accounts Receivable Collections Representative

Cintas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with Company Match/Profit Shari

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Cintas is seeking an Accounts Receivable Representative in Chicago to manage accounts, drive collections, and maintain customer relationships. The role requires calling customers, negotiating payment plans, and resolving payment discrepancies to keep accounts current.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of collections experience, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to handle confidential information professionally. Benefits are provided by Cintas.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' collections experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts receivable functions and track assigned accounts.
• Identify and recover outstanding payments.
• Engage in heavy outbound calls to debtors and negotiate payoff plans.
• Investigate discrepancies and update account status regularly.

Skills

Debt collection

Negotiation

Phone skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

AS400

Job description

Job Description

Cintas is seeking an Accounts Receivable Representative. Responsibilities include all accounts receivable related functions, including keeping track of assigned accounts to identify outstanding debts; planning course of action to recover outstanding payments; heavy phone activity with customers; locating and contacting debtors regarding payment status; negotiating payoff deadlines or payment plans; handling questions or complaints; investigating and resolving discrepancies; establishing good relationships with customers; updating account status and database regularly; alerting supervisors of customers unwilling or unable to pay outstanding amounts; complying with requirements when legal action is unavoidable.

Skills/Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years' collections experience
• Ability to use confidential information in a professional manner to achieve collections targets/goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and intranet/internet

Preferred

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Experience with SAP and AS400

Benefits

Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.

Additionally, Our Employee-partners Enjoy

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of base salary for this role ranges between $21.18 - $26.68/Hour. The range takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organization needs. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decision are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each decision.

Company Information

Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.

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