What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Specialist position at Akam Associates Inc?
Position Overview:
The Collections Specialist (Bilingual) will work closely with the Accounting team, reporting directly to the Director of Accounting Operations. The individual will be responsible for performing collections, resolving client A/R issues, reconciling sub-ledger to G/L and generating invoices.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Maintain up-to-date billing system
- Follow up, collection and allocation of payments
- Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
- Reconciliation of accounts
- Monitoring customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
- Maintain accounts receivable customer files
- Follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc.
- Prepare bank deposits
- Investigate and resolve customer queries
- Process adjustments
- Organizing a recovery system and initiate collection efforts
- Communicating with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or any related field is preferred
- Minimum of 1-3 years Accounts Receivable experience if required
- Experience using Yardi Voyager, Avid preferred
- Knowledge of office administration and procedures
- Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures
- Heavy data entry experience is a plus
- Proficient with MS Office Suite programs; specifically, Outlook, Excel, Word
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Matching Program
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 17 PTO Days
- Birthday off
- Advancement Opportunity
- And more….
AKAM Living Services, Inc., is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. AKAM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard for any characteristic protected by applicable law.
M-F 830am-5pm
40 hours
