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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in credit and collections activities, including customer credit analysis and A/R trend analysis. Proficient in using accounting systems and Excel for data management and reporting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Credit And Collections ActivitiesA/R Aging MonitoringCustomer Credit AnalysisExcel Spreadsheet ProficiencyAccounting Process Knowledge
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
A/R Collections Module10 Key ProficiencyData AnalysisBilling And Cash ReceiptsAutomated Collections Systems
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationCustomer Service SkillsAttention To DetailProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
GmailMS WordPowerPointExcelElectronic Mail Software
Certifications & Qualifications
GEDHigh School DiplomaAssociate's Degree
Industry Keywords
Accounts ReceivableAccounting ControlsCollection CallsA/R Trend AnalysisEthical Behavior
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform credit and collections activities
- Assist with billing, cash receipts, and other accounting tasks as needed
- Monitor A/R aging and customer accounts to minimize past-due accounts
- Perform customer credit analysis as needed
- Initiate collection calls, emails, faxes, and letters
- Work with Circulation and Advertising Managers on escalating collection actions
- Distribute A/R aging reports and discuss issues with Circulation and Advertising Managers
- Use and maintain the A/R collections module in Circulation and Advertising systems
- Perform customer revenue and A/R trend analysis
- Refine procedures and communicate with clients and colleagues using tact, diplomacy, and ethical behavior
Requirements
What you’ll need- Ability to analyze and resolve problems with some supervision
- Accounting process and controls knowledge
- Strong sense of urgency combined with attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed
- 10 key proficiency
- Interpersonal skills and team collaboration skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Knowledge of automated collections/accounts receivable/accounting systems preferred
- Proficiency with PC tools such as electronic mail software, word processor, presentation software, and spreadsheet software (Gmail, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred)
- GED or high school diploma
- Associate's degree preferred
- Must be willing to submit to and pass the required pre-employment background checks
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Select paid holidays