Collections Associate

KONE, Inc; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Employer Match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

KONE, Inc. is seeking a Collections Associate for the Pacific District with a hybrid schedule. The role supports collection activities across our Bay Area and Costa Mesa branches, requiring strong dispute handling and collaboration with internal teams.

The candidate should bring 5+ years of B2B collections experience, proficiency in SAP/Excel/GAP, and an associates degree or 10+ years of related experience. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Background in credit/collections process from start to finish.
• Experience with SAP/Excel/GAP required.
• Proven ability to document status updates for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit collection tasks for branch operations, including initial contact with customers and follow-ups.
• Coordinate disputes with relevant parties to facilitate resolution.

Skills

Collections

SAP

Excel

B2B

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

GAP

Job description

San Francisco CA

Costa Mesa CA

San Leandro CA

Full time

R0665259

Founded in 1910, KONE (https://www.kone.com/en/) is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability (https://www.kone.com/en/sustainability/) leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/companies/kone/?sh=3dd0aa0b7d27), Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Are you ready to make your next career move tojoin our teamand assist the local branch as a Collections Associate for KONE , supporting our Pacific District ? This position will support collections in our Pacific District, and will work a hybrid schedule, following training; it can be based out of our San Francisco, San Leandro, or Costa Mesa branches.

• Do you have a background in successfully handling a collections dispute process from beginning to end?

• Are you able to collaborate with all levels of the organization to achieve business goals?

• Have you developed a proficiency with office management tools (e.g. Excel, SAP Microsoft Office Suite, etc.?)

• Do you have the tenacity and perseverance to see an objective through to completion?

• Have you been successful in documenting status updates/details to present to stakeholders?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

As our Collections Associate, you will perform a variety of credit collection tasks related to our branch operations including initial contact with customer, request action/follow-up appropriately, and record disputes. Disputes are facilitated by you as you coordinate with the appropriate parties.

You willbring5+years ofrelevantB2B Collections expertise and an appetite for learning an exciting and new field.You will usethe knowledgegained when obtaining yourassociates’degree in a related field or an additional 10+ years of experience. Proficiency in SAP/Excel/GAP is required to be successful in this role.

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation

• We value your authentic self.

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation

• We care about the communities where we live and work.

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career (https://kone.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers) !

KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/

**Just some of our many benefits include:**

• Competitive salary

• Opportunities to learn and grow

• 401K Employer Match

• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution

• Well-being Program

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Family & Medical Leave

• Parental Leave

• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability

• Buy-Up Long-term Disability

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Legal Insurance

• KONE Credit Union

• Tuition Reimbursement

The hiring range for this role in the San Francisco Bay Area and San Leandro locations is $82,600.00 – $108,360.00. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

We will also consider candidates in the Costa Mesa area. Below is the different range applicable to that location:

• Costa Mesa area hiring range: $75,900.00 – $99,645.00

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 5% Target Incentive based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.