Collections Specialist

Department: Accounting & Finance

Reports To: Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Date: 2007/08/01

Performs collection and administrative duties on delinquent accounts receivable for product and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Collect open A/R (70%)

       - Telephone calls with external customers

       - Email and/of fax invoices as necessary

       - Research open invoices

       - Run daily and monthly reports

       - Follow up with internal customers on inquires

 Assists with Cash Management Functions (10%)

       -  Apply Daily Cash

       - Maintain Daily Cash Sheet

       - Maintain Un-Applied Cash

       - Misc. Journal Entries

       - Bank covenants

•  File and maintain records (10%)
•  Assists in special projects (10%)

Knowledge and Skills:

•  Two year or four year degree in accounting or business preferred.
• Previous collection experience preferred.
•  Skilled in math application.  Detail oriented.
•  Ability to negotiate.  Work with all levels of management.
•  PC’s and financial software, Excel, Access, Getpaid.
•  Able to work independently as well as a team player.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

•  General, fast paced office environment