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Kaplan Test Prep

Kaplan is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses.

Billing and Collections Specialist

CollectionsCollectionsFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1938H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

58 days ago

Salary

$31.2K - $78.6K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Associate Degree2 yrs expEnglishGo

Job Description

Billing and Collections Specialist

Kaplan Test Prep

• Actively communicate with companies, institutions, and students in a professional and timely manner • Ensure all billing is complete, accurate, timely, and up-to-date • Manage aging of accounts and reduce impact to the organization’s bad debt • Send billing to companies, institutions, students, and sponsors to secure funding • Partner with other Kaplan and Purdue Global support teams to provide accurate responses to inquiries regarding products and services offered to companies, institutions, and students • As necessary certify Military students’ eligibility using their respective process. (i.e., Vocational Rehabilitation, Go Army Education, Air Force, Marines, Navy, etc.) • Organize workload to successfully follow-up on all queues and assigned department-shared email accounts • Assist in the development and documentation of departmental Statements of Processes • Troubleshoot problems identified and improve processes that benefit Kaplan, companies, institutions, and students • Assist the Accounting Department in resolving deposit issues for month-end

Job Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in Business, Communications, or Accounting required, bachelors degree preferred.
  • 2 years in Collections, Accounts Receivable or Customer Service or other customer/client servicing role required.
  • Microsoft Word-Intermediate
  • Microsoft Excel-Beginner
  • Experience using Google Sheets and Google Docs
  • Excellent Customer Service, problem- solving skills
  • Polished and professional telephone manner
  • Proven analytical skills with a passion for details and "digging in"
  • Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with superior attention to detail
  • Ability to work as a team to achieve goals
  • Ability to organize and work with large amounts of complex information
  • Ability to establish rapport and work efficiently with all team members serving various functions
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present analysis and findings in both verbal and written formats
  • High-degree of maturity, diplomacy, and professionalism
  • Self-starter and independent thinker who has the desire to work in a fast-paced organization.

Benefits

  • Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
  • Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
  • Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
  • Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
  • Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

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