What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Specialist position at Varsity Brands?
JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT.
Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.
- Process Credit Cards and reduce the past due balances on Direct Bill accounts.
- Within first 60 Days: Become an SME on accounting and order entry systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft)
- Accurately explain all Direct Billed accounts and balances
- Reduce the overall past due (and bad debt) balances
- Research unapplied cash and missing payments
- Work with manager and other departments to ensure processes and procedures align
- Provide weekly and monthly updates on all accounts for management to review and analyze
- Proven ability to process credit cards and work with Direct Billed customers
- Demonstrated success managing a diverse workload and prioritizing based on current business and time constraints
- Multiple examples of collaboration with multiple internal and external partners
- High School diploma preferred
- Previous experience in Business to Business Collections or Accounts Receivable a plus
- Moderate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel a plus
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
Salary : $33,800 - $42,700
