Collections Specialist

Airgas; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Airgas scholarship

Parental leave

Job summary

Airgas, a leading U.S. supplier, is seeking a Collections Specialist in Lawrenceville, GA. You will contact customers to collect past-due balances, resolve cash-related disputes, and document activities in High Radius.

The role partners with Sales, Cash Applications, and Operations to ensure timely resolution of delinquencies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial collections, strong communication, and a customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of commercial collection experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Good organizational and people skills; ability to navigate a complex organization.
• Customer service mindset with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a diverse portfolio of commercial accounts to maximize collection efforts and reduce delinquency.
• Engage with customers via phone and email to resolve past-due balances and account discrepancies while providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all collection activities and communications within High Radius.
• Collaborate with Sales, Cash Applications, and Operations departments to ensure efficient account management and timely issue resolution.

Skills

Commercial collections

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Job description

## Collections SpecialistApplylocations: Lawrenceville, GA - Sever Rdtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R10097668R10097668 Collections Specialist (Open)Location:Lawrenceville, GA - Sever Rd - Cust. installations## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The Collections Specialist is responsible for communicating with customers to collect on past due accounts including but not limited to resolution of cash related disputes. Cash application related disputes would constitute no more than 20% of the day to day responsibilities. The shift will be M-F, hours differing based on business needs.***We are looking for you !**** ****Comprehensive Family Benefits:****Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.* ****Support for Parents:****We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.* ****Future Security:****401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.* ****Early Access:****Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.********Recruiter: Neelam Patel /** [e-mail]**The Collections Specialist is responsible for communicating with customers to collect on past due accounts including but not limited to resolution of cash related disputes. Cash application related disputes would constitute no more than 20% of the day to day responsibilities. The shift will be M-F, hours differing based on business needs.### ### Key Responsibilities & Duties* Proactively manage a diverse portfolio of commercial accounts to maximize collection efforts and reduce delinquency.* Engage with customers via phone and email to resolve past-due balances and account discrepancies while providing excellent customer service.* Maintain accurate documentation of all collection activities and communications within High Radius.* Collaborate with Sales, Cash Applications, and Operations departments to ensure efficient account management and timely issue resolution.* Review and recommend account adjustments, credit memos, and order holds or releases based on customer credit status.## \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_## ## Are you a MATCH?****Required Qualifications***** At least 5 years of commercial collection experience* Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills and a quality mindset.* Good organizational and people skills; the ability to work and navigate within a complex organization.* The successful candidate must have a strong "customer service" mindset and the ability to use collaborative and non-adversarial approaches in achieving diverse goals.****Preferred Qualifications***** An ability to see the credit operation as a financially oriented customer service function which balances cost control with support for the business.* The ability to adapt to a rapidly-changing environment and understand/utilize new technologies and tools.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Benefits**We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE**At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**About Airgas**Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Equal Employment Opportunity Information**We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].