JOB SUMMARY

Clark National Accounts is looking for a short-term Collections Analyst to cover a short term period (12-18 months depending on applicant availability). This position is ideally full-time, but is flexible and is based out of Lititz, PA. In this role, you’ll engage with customers regularly through phone calls, emails, and teamwork across departments, all aimed at gathering outstanding payments. This position plays a vital role in guaranteeing that customers adhere to payment terms and conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fin manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

REMOTE WORK QUALIFICATIONS

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or a similar field.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field /or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage collection tasks for overdue invoices, employing independent judgment for optimal actions.
• Establish and update customer records.
• Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate payment application and billing.
• Suggest required modifications to customer accounts.
• Partner with divisional leaders to coordinate collection procedures, address billing concerns, and drive process enhancement initiatives.
• Provide timely and professional responses to customer inquiries.
• Maintain and distribute reporting tools for management, offering insights into collection progress and activities.
• Negotiate and formalize payment plans with customers as necessary.
• Advocate, initiate, and respond to legal measures for accounts as required, including cases involving bankruptcy.
• Collaborate with various team members on various transactional matters.
• Support additional tasks and assignments as delegated.