Accounting/Finance AR Collections Associate

What are we looking for in our AR Collections Associate?

PrideNow is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assocaite to join our client in Freeport, NY.

Pay: $27-$29/hr.
Monday-Friday-8am-5pm-With overtime and some weekends.

Responsibilities:

1. Processes/posts payments received from clients via check and ACH
2. Review aging report to determine which clients need to be called
3. Collections: contact clients to collect payments (B2B) due following established credit limits and payment terms for each client—(extensive number of calls per day)
4. Review and download invoices from the operating system
5. Conduct research with credit agencies to determine credit worthiness of clients
6. Responding to general accounting inquiries by writing emails
7. Summarize updated collections status on a bi-weekly basis
8. Other duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements

• Record of job stability
• 3+ years of related accounts receivable experience as a team lead or supervisor -- Business-to-Business preferable
• Capable of working independently
• Highly organized and efficient
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Proficiency with Excel with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work and follow through to successful completion
• Friendly and excellent interpersonal skills

Rate/Salary: $27-$29