Credit and Collections Clerk jobs in Danbury, CT

Our client near Brewster is seeking a Collections Specialist to help with the company collection efforts. You will be responsible for the active collection of Accounts Receivable. This includes regular, ongoing communication with customers and the Finance department for resolving payment issues.

Main Job Duties for the Collections Specialist:

• Manage and follow up on accounts for collection of full or partial payment of overdue balances
• Enter updated customer account data into the database and forward as necessary to account manager, service coordinator, and or supervisor
• Track and report on all call activities as required
• Follow-up with customers and internal management regarding resolution of customer account issues as necessary

As the Collections Specialist, you should have:

• At least 2 years of experience with Accounting, Accounts Receivable and/or Collections
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel; QuickBooks a plus!
• A tough skin – while most of our customers are excellent to work with, collections is a tough role! Need an employee who can be assertive while remaining professional representing the company.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:30pm

Pay: $18 per hour

Benefits offered once hired:

• Excellent benefit program including 401k plan with a competitive company match and pet insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Staff lunches 2 times per week
• Employee discount

This is a temp-to-hire position. It is an excellent opportunity for a customer service focused, go-getter candidate. You will work independently as well as part of a team, so you must be comfortable with both.

Please apply for consideration!


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