Collections Specialist

Company Overview
BlueStar is a leading global solutions-based distributor of point-of-sale, bar-coding, data collection, radio frequency identification (RFID), and wireless mobility products. BlueStar works exclusively with Value Added Reseller Partners, providing them with complete solutions at competitive prices. The company brings unequaled expertise to the market, offers award-winning technical support, and is an authorized service center for a growing number of manufacturers.

Collections Specialist Job Description
To manage the accounts receivable process which includes coordination of all billing of goods and services, monitoring customer credit exposure, reconciliation of customer accounts and supporting the management and sales teams.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Generate invoices, credit notes and debit notes
• Monitor customer account details for non-payment, delayed payments and other irregularities.
• Manage assigned account book through timely collection calls
• Release system held customer orders when necessary
• Maintain a clean AR Aging report for assigned account book
• Calculate monthly finance charges in accordance with credit policy
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Correspond with customers and respond to inquiries
• Work closely with sales department
• Backup Cash applications
• Upload Invoices: Upload invoices to 3rd party payment portals such as ARIBA, COUPA and Bill.com.
• Participate in coordination of and fulfillment of audit requests
• Assist accounting department as needed

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years accounts receivable/ collection experience
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software such as Oracle, Microsoft Office and Excel
• Proficient in data entry. Attentive to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize
• Ability to meet deadlines set by management
• Self-motivated, with a proactive attitude towards work and demonstrated belief in continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.