Collection assistant

Tallahassee, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2024

Collections Assistant - ( 240000UA )

Description

Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works behind the scenes to support operational excellence.

Our functional services teams (FSTs) provide services to 28,000 employees in over 400 locations across 6 continents. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger.

Explore opportunities in Financial Services.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Collections Assistant to join our team. Working in collaboration with our entire accounting team, you will be responsible for preparing collection letters, processing payments, and updating software system with collections activities and payments.

Under direct supervision, you will communicate with debtors, providing information regarding defaulted accounts, handling disputes, and preparing payment arrangements.

Your Key Responsibilities

Perform collections on all defaulted accounts, in accordance with Corporate policies and procedures.

Coordinate payment arrangements with debtors in accordance with the Corporate collections policy.

Prepare and manage account correspondence including overdue, final and ad hoc notices.

Field client inquiries on invoices and resolve issues using soft collection skills.

Contact clients to resolve cash application issues, when required, and work with other Financial Services staff to communicate a resolution.

Perform record retention responsibilities.

Work with Stantec’s Project Managers and Project Accountants to resolve issues in a timely manner.

Verify initial client set up information or changes to ensure accurate billing details.

Perform credit reviews using the Dun & Bradstreet software tool and provide comprehensive credit recommendations to mitigate any financial risk to Stantec.

Develop and implement appropriate collection strategies as necessary (liens, outside collection agencies, etc.) in conjunction with other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Previous experience in a collection-related role(s), where success was demonstrated based on established metrics.

Understanding of accounting concepts and principles.

Ability to work independently with general supervision as well as work well in a team environment.

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors and employees throughout the organization.

Excellent time management skills.

Experience in an office environment.

Proficient in MS Office and ERP Software.

Excellent customer service skills.

Knowledge of administrative processes.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience.

Advanced expertise utilizing a Windows environment, including the full suite of Microsoft office programs, namely, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe / Reader / Writer.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Solid knowledge of general accounting practices.

Able to develop solid working relationships.

A / E industry experience in a professional services environment preferred.

Oracle experience is considered an asset.

Position will primarily work in an office setting.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Chandler

Other Locations : United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Florida-Deerfield Beach, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Minnesota-Duluth, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Ohio-Blue Ash, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Wisconsin-Mequon, United States-Arizona-Tucson

Work Locations : Phoenix AZ

Phoenix AZ

Organization : BC-2285 Financial Services-US United States

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 22, 2024, 8 : 48 : 38 AM

Req ID : 240000UA

additional

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans

Last updated : 2024-02-23

Salary.com Estimation for Collection assistant in Tallahassee, FL
$37,904 to $48,888
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Collection assistant.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Account Reconciliation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $39,887 - $59,326
    • Income Estimation: $41,885 - $51,694
  • Accounts Payable Skill

    • Income Estimation: $41,885 - $51,694
    • Income Estimation: $45,020 - $55,628
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Stantec

Stantec
Hired Organization Address Delaware, DE Full Time
Geological Engineer - ( 2400000W ) Description We are looking to add a full time Geological Engineer to our Energy group...
Stantec
Hired Organization Address BOISE, ID Full Time
Water Wastewater - Civil EIT - ( 230004PU ) Description Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together i...
Stantec
Hired Organization Address Boise, ID Full Time
Senior CAD Technician - ( 240000CD ) Description Description Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come toget...
Stantec
Hired Organization Address Portland, ME Full Time
Senior Electrical Engineer - ( 2300055P ) Description Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity t...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Collection assistant jobs in the Tallahassee, FL area that may be a better fit.

Neurology Nurse Practiitoner

Physician Assistant Solutions, Tallahassee, FL

Billing and Collection Specialist

Coleman Talley, Valdosta, GA