Accounts Receivable Specialist

Schindler; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Financeroles is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Atlanta, GA. You will follow up with customers to collect outstanding receivables, document communications, and lead district reviews. You’ll resolve disputes, meet financial targets, and collaborate across departments to improve cash flow.

The role requires customer service and collections experience; SAP experience is preferred, with a bachelor’s degree preferred and 2–4 years of related work. On-site role with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• 2–4 years experience in customer service, accounting, and/or credit and collections; or an Associate degree with 1–2 years experience.
• Experience using SAP is preferred.
• Experience in customer service is required.
• Collections / Accounting experience is required.
• Account Management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with customers to collect outstanding accounts receivable for assigned districts.
• Communicate with customers via outbound calls or written communications.
• Document all customer communications and prepare necessary documents.
• Lead monthly conference calls with local districts to review top accounts.
• Resolve disputes through contract review or negotiation; escalate when needed.
• Meet or exceed financial targets set by supervisors.
• Track liens and set up legal/collection files; review unapplied payments.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve financial results.
• Assist and train new team members; flexible schedule and travel as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Collections

Accounting

Account management

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

2–4 years experience in customer service, accounting, or credit/collections

Associate degree with 1–2 years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Atlanta,GA,United States
Job ID: 87611

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

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

Join us as a

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Your main responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for following up with customers, both internally and externally, to collect outstanding accounts receivable for assigned 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 through outbound 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 financial performance 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

Your Experience

Education

• Bachelor degree is preferred
• 2 – 4 years of work experience in customer service, accounting, and or credit and collections; or an Associate Degree with 1-2 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 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

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Our Core Values

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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