Claims Manager

Harmony Plus; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for an experienced Credit and Collection Manager to lead and coordinate credit management, collections, and claims administration. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in similar roles and a solid understanding of accounting practices. Responsibilities include evaluating client creditworthiness, monitoring accounts, developing collection strategies, and leading the claims process to ensure customer satisfaction. This position requires excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in credit, collection or claims management roles.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and financial practices.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the creditworthiness of new clients and establish appropriate credit limits.
• Continuously monitor existing accounts and take preventive measures.
• Develop effective collection strategies to minimize overdue balances.
• Collaborate with the sales team for payment recovery.
• Supervise the claims handling process for timely resolutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Customer orientation

Leadership skills

Job description

The Credit and Collection Manager - Claims has the responsibility of leading and coordinating activities related to credit management, collections and claims administration. His main objective is to ensure efficiency in the recovery of outstanding accounts and the effective resolution of claims, thus contributing to cash flow and customer satisfaction.

- Main responsibilities:

Evaluate the creditworthiness of new clients and establish appropriate credit limits.

Continuously monitor existing accounts, identifying possible risks and taking preventive measures.

Develop effective collection strategies to minimize overdue balances.

Collaborate with the sales team to address problematic accounts and facilitate payment recovery.

Supervise and lead the claims handling process, ensuring timely responses and satisfactory resolutions.

Collaborate closely with relevant departments to address and correct issues that led to complaints.

Generate periodic reports on the performance of credits, collections and claims.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in credit, collections and claims management.

Implement best practices and procedures to optimize existing processes.

Ensure compliance with regulations and policies related to credit management, collections and claims.

- Position Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years previous experience in credit, collection or claims management roles.

Solid knowledge of accounting and financial practices.

Analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Customer orientation and ability to build strong relationships.

Experience in leadership and team management.