Sr Credit & Collections Specialist, Hourly Support 4 – Lakeland

at  Publix

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to handle the day-to-day operations and collections from Publix Business Accounts (PBA) customers. These customers are businesses that have a special account with Publix so they can buy on credit. This position is accountable for the compliance and collections, with the goal of reducing bad debt losses.
The responsibilities listed on this position analysis are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Managing 5,000 Publix Business Accounts (PBA)
• Compliance and collections for PBAs, Miscellaneous Receivable
• Preparing monthly account reconciliation schedules for two accounts simultaneously and reporting the finding of the analysis

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• 3 years’ experience in accounting or in any retail position
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and Accounts Receivable functions
• Knowledge of analytical techniques
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities with multiple interruptions
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel, and Word
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be flexible and highly productive
• Must exhibit professionalism and the ability to deal with confidential subject matter
• Must be able to work a variable works schedule including weekends and overtime
• Willingness to be a team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline
• 5 years’ experience in accounting or in any retail position
• Knowledge and understanding of Collection Law
• Knowledge of Publix and federal policies and regulations regarding protection of personal information including PII, PCI and HIPAA
• Knowledge of QIP improvement methodology
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel, and Word
• Basic skill level in Vantiv IQ
• Intermediate skill level in SAP and BASE24

• Managing 5,000 Publix Business Accounts (PBA)
• Compliance and collections for PBAs, Miscellaneous Receivable
• Preparing monthly account reconciliation schedules for two accounts simultaneously and reporting the finding of the analysi