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AR Collections Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$16 - $17 / hour
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
AR Collections Specialist
MedWatch, LLC
• Perform a variety of routine duties to assist in the collection of payment on delinquent accounts • High volume of outbound calls / emails to collect past due balances and determine reasons for non-payment • Continually monitor customer’s account status by utilizing reporting resources and spreadsheets • Issue monthly statements of amount owed, payments, adjustments and any interest charges applied • Perform account and payment reconciliations • Research account disputes and billing discrepancies • Prepare adjustments/write-offs for approval by the Director of Accounting • Respond to customer inquiries and assist with questions related to the status of their account(s) • Document daily collections activity to include date, times of contact and any change in customer account status.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Accounts Receivable / Collections; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
- Experience with QuickBooks a plus
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- Pass a background check and provide references
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Excellent English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long-term disability
- life insurance
- AD&D
- 401k with match
- critical illness coverage
- legal plan
- identity theft coverage
- pet insurance
- discount programs
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