Collections Specialist

Interface Americas, Inc; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface Americas, Inc is seeking a Collections Specialist to manage accounts receivable collections, notify customers of delinquencies, and follow up on past-due invoices. The role includes preparing statements, reconciling accounts, and assisting the Credit Analyst with related duties.

The ideal candidate has credit/collection experience and strong Excel skills. The position emphasizes data entry, communication with customers, and rigorous record-keeping in a general office environment in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years previous credit or collection experience or college degree
• Strong analytical skills
• Professional phone etiquette
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• 1-3 years' experience with JDE Enterprise One preferred
• Must be able to enter data and review data on multiple websites
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Contact customers with open receivables for payment.
• Continuous follow up on any past due invoice until paid.
• Research unapplied cash and credit memos on accounts to determine if customer should be refunded or how funds should be applied.
• Follow up with Administrative and Quality Claims for balances on the accounts receivable.
• Maintain and reconcile customers' accounts.
• Work very closely with the Credit Analyst.
• Initiate vendor requests for refunds due to customers.
• Process check requests.
• Refund credit card over-payments to customers.
• Send customer invoices and statements of account.
• Pull Daily Payment Details from Bank.
• Maintain Third Party Invoicing and Payment Portal.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface carpet tile and LVT, nora rubber flooring, and FLOR premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability-without compromise.

Trusted by architects, designers, and building professionals worldwide, we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industryfirst innovation, we remain 'all in' on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040, without the use of offsets.

The Collections Specialist is responsible for accounts receivable collections for the company. This role is responsible for notifying customers of delinquent accounts and the continuous follow-up of past due invoices. Duties include receiving payments, confirming payments are posted to the proper account/invoice, keeping records of collection efforts, and updating account statuses.

The role is also responsible for preparing statements of accounts, refunds, offsetting credit memos, and/or cash to invoices. This position also assists the Credit Analyst with a variety of duties.

Educational requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills and experience:

• 1-3 years previous credit or collection experience or college degree
• Strong analytical skills
• Professional phone etiquette
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• 1-3 years' experience with JDE Enterprise One preferred
• Must be able to enter data and review data on multiple websites
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Essential duties:

• Contact customers with open receivables for payment
• Continuous follow up on any past due invoice until paid
• Research unapplied cash and credit memos on accounts to determine if customer should be refunded or how funds should be applied
• Follow up with Administrative and Quality Claims for balances on the accounts receivable
• Maintain and reconcile customers' accounts
• Work very closely with the Credit Analyst
• Initiate vendor requests for refunds due to customers
• Process check requests
• Refund credit card over-payments to customers
• Send customer invoices and statements of account
• Pull Daily Payment Details from Bank
• Maintain Third Party Invoicing and Payment Portal
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work environment:

• General Office

3 - Associate / Professional / Individual Contributor / Team Lead

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